An English Prayer

Give me a good digestion, Lord, and also something to digest; Give me a healthy body, Lord, to keep the good and pure in sight, Which, seeing sin, is not appalled, But finds a way to set it right. Give me a mind that is not bound, that does not whimper, whine, or sigh. Don't let me worry over much about the fussy thing called I. Give me a sense of humor, Lord; Give me the grace to see a joke, To get some happiness from life and pass it on to other folk. ~Found on the wall of England's Chester Cathedral

Moving in November

Getting ready to move in November, so will not be around much, in the month October. God Bless!!!

H1N1 Virus

Please Pray for one of my Great-nephews and his family. He has 4 younger siblings. He has the H1N1 Virus. God Bless & Thanks for all the Prayers!!!

Wildcrafting in the Movies

I enjoyed watching this movie with wildcrafting in it, called: {Where The Lilies Bloom}. I like Harry Dean Staton in the movies I have seen him in. I en- joyed Julie Gholson in the movie and wonder why I haven't seen her in more movies. Make films with a {Edible Wild Plant Expertise} for Screen Writers, Producers and Directors.

Japanese Researchers Report

I read that drinking two or more cups of green tea helps to keep allergies symptoms at bay. I also read that soaking brown rice in water 24 hours before it is cooked can increase its concentration of vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients. Rescreachers believe soaking simulates the first stages of sprouting in the rice, activating enzymes within it that supercharge its nutritional value. Note that white rice will not sprout.

Keri Smith

Read: {Class Winners} for Keri Smith's book, This is Not a Book. "You have not lived a perfect day, un- less you have done something for someone who will never be able to repay you."~Ruth Smeltzer

Homemade Instant Oatmeal

Blend 1 cup dry oatmeal in a blender or food processor. If using a blender add a 1/4 or 1/2 cup at a time. To make single serving packets, place 2 Tblsps of oatmeal powder and 1/4 cup of oatmeal flakes in a ziplock bag. To serve place oatmeal in bowl add about 1/2 cup boiling water & stir. I place a small plate over it and let it set a little bit before eating. You can put oatmeal powder in a jar and add the flakes when you make it. Variation: add raisins, dried fruit and cinnamon and sugar to packet or when you make it. One of my dear sister-in-laws gave this recipe to me years ago. PS. Month of Dec 2009, I decided to just add a 1/3 cup of oatmeal to a small bowl and add raisins, cinnamon and hot water. I usually just put a small plate over it and let it set till the oatmeal absorbs the water. I am just using this lid so you can see the bowl. See the steam? Not sure if there is a benefit to cooking it for 5 minutes but if you are in a hurry and don't want to dirty a pan. I use a tea kettle to boil water. Oatmeal here that I am using is thick cut.