The Gypsy on Adventure

Weeping Willow

The legend says that if any person hides under his branches, will notice a sensation of peace. And will be capable of distinguishing the essential thing of the incidental thing, the truth of the lie, the love of the indifference. And if you fall asleep to this shade in the sufficient time, you will have a dream in that you will discover which is the authentic truth of the life and everything will make sense from this moment.

When you see a weeping willow, try to remain a moment below and to breathe deeply.

I NEED to find a Weeping Willow to lay beneath and reap the truth of life...at least my life!

Quote

“Your so-called worst problem may be sparing you even greater distress. You can thank it for that.
And then you can get rid of it.”
— Martha Beck

Crime can be fast...

Watch your purses ladies! AND don't do my personal pet peeve which is leave your purse IN THE CART at a store!!! Gah

Check out this link!

Sad

Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months.

When he first went public with the illness, some reports gave him only weeks to live, but his doctor said his situation was "considerably more optimistic" than that. Swayze acknowledged that time might be running out given the grim nature of the disease.

"I'd say five years is pretty wishful thinking," Swayze told ABC's Barbara Walters in early 2009. "Two years seems likely if you're going to believe statistics. I want to last until they find a cure, which means I'd better get a fire under it."

And that's exactly what he did. In February, Swayze wrote an op-ed piece in the Washington Post titled, "I'm Battling Cancer. How About Some Help, Congress?" in which he urged senators and representatives to vote for the maximum funding for the National Institutes of Health to fight cancer as part of the economic stimulus package.

He also appeared in the September 2008 live television event "Stand Up to Cancer," where he pleaded: "I keep dreaming of a future, a future with a long and healthy life, a life not lived in the shadow of cancer, but in the light. ... I dream that the word `cure' will no longer be followed by the words `is impossible.'"

Link to article.

This is what my Lucy died of...it just brakes my heart...and I send all of my good thoughts to his wife Lisa... I can only imagine the loss she is feeling. Like Lucy's husband Roy, when I loved Lucy so much and every day is reminded of her specialness, I hope that Roy is doing well will thriving without her. In my heart I picture both of them dancing and laughing...waiting for us to catch up.

Don't chase staying alive...LIVE YOUR LIFE... Patrick...

its in the cards...spooky! Who is watching me?

Seven of Pentacles Reversed
Getting mired down in the details of a projects. Feeling there is room much to do alone, so you stop working altogether. Tired of waiting for rewards to manifest. Working too hard without taking time out to enjoy the benefits you are receiving. Spending too much time going over the details and not enough time enjoying the journey.

Bob-isms

Here is a link:

• Change your thinking. Don't use the words "good" or "bad" to describe food, yourself or your behavior. These words can promote the unhealthy all-or-nothing pattern you're trying to avoid.

• Establish a range for goals. This allows for more flexibility. For instance, "I'll walk 30 minutes four to six times a week" is better than planning to walk everyday.

• Schedule off days. Take a day off from exercise each week. Use the time to focus on a nurturing activity, such as reading or catching up with friends.

• Enlist help. Consider meeting with a nutritionist, trainer, counselor or coach. They can help keep you motivated and also make sure your goals are realistic.

• Cheer yourself on. Place a note in your bathroom, your car or on your calendar to remind yourself to relax.

• Be patient. Nothing causes more frustration than thinking you should be losing faster than you are. Aim to shed up to 1 percent of your body weight each week, but realize that plateaus are part of the journey.

What our grandma's used to know!

In the days before the chemical revolution of the 20th century, our ancestors relied on naturally occurring materials and substances to help them with the housework. These included things like pure vegetable soaps, grease-cutting vinegars, abrasives like calcium carbonate and baking soda, citrus oils to remove odors and grime, and essential oils of plants like birch and lavender to sanitize surfaces in the Home.

 

Not only did these homemade concoctions work well in many circumstances, but they had the additional advantages of being inexpensive to make and completely non-toxic to use. For these reasons, many people are happily rediscovering the art and science of do-it-yourself cleaning products and creating much healthier homes in the process. Like Baking Soda Magic:

Polish the silver without elbow grease. Fill a nonaluminum pan with hot water, place a small square of aluminum foil (5 inches or so) in pan, add baking soda (1 teaspoon per quart) and bring to a boil. Drop silver in briefly and remove with tongs. Wash with soapy water and rinse and buff to a gloss. (Not recommended for figured pieces: It will remove shading, so fine silver may look like plate.)

Prevent mildew in bathing suits. On a beach outing, bring along a large zippered plastic bag containing 1/4 cup of baking soda. Put wet suits in, then shake the bag well. The soda absorbs moisture and sour musty odors until the suits can be rinsed or washed.

Help with heat rash. After a lukewarm shower, use a cleaning product that doesn't contain soap (such as Dove). Towel dry and put a paste of baking soda on any rashy area. Leave it there as long as practical.

Keep your dishwasher smelling good when you're away. Sprinkle some baking soda inside the dishwasher and leave the door open just a bit. It won't smell musty when you return.

Substitute for other toiletries on a camping trip. You can use it as toothpaste, as deodorant and as a balm for bug bites.

Get rid of a musty scent. If the clothes aren't completely dry when the dryer shuts off and smell musty, sprinkle baking soda on them, then put them back in and turn the dryer back on.

Clean crayon off a chalkboard. Just use baking soda on a damp rag to remove the wax and make the board clean for chalking again.

Make a quick substitute for spackle.To fill in a small hole, mix a bit of baking soda  and a bit of white glue until you have a paste, then use your fingers to ply the paste to fill in the hole.

And if that wasn't amazing enough...

Choices for snacks can be healthy

Snacks...healthy here is the link if you want to read it all.

The study found more antioxidants in popcorn than any other snack food tested. Try Orville Redenbacher’s 100 calorie popcorn mini bags for a portion-controlled, calorie-controlled snack.

Kashi Heart to Heart Whole Grain Crackers are a great snack when you’re on the go.

Craving something salty and crunchy? Nabisco Triscuit thin crisps are the answer.

Hey, its all in moderation and not depriving yourself, and living a nice healthy life even under stress...well especially under stress!

Too funnny! Dawn Wells Peels a Potato!

While you are watching this...just freak out that she is SEVENTY! Yup! 7 0 !!!

Creativity...the pressure...the acceptance...

This is the MOST refreshing 18 minute talk I have ever experienced on Creativity...the anxiety...and the release! The pressure of the gift and the magnificent outcome of pure joy...