Author: Mws R

"If you are going to write, write from the heart." MwsR "Life has not been the easiest, but it could have been worse!" MwsR Life is about doing all you can to help others. Don't go chasing rainbows, make your own pot of gold. Love, Hope, Faith, the greatest of these is Love!

Famous Poem~ A Dream Within A Dream, Edgar Allan Poe

A Dream Within A Dream by Edgar Allan Poe

Take this kiss upon the brow!
And, in parting from you now,
Thus much let me avow–
You are not wrong, who deem
That my days have been a dream;
Yet if hope has flown away
In a night, or in a day,
In a vision, or in none,
Is it therefore the less gone?
All that we see or seem
Is but a dream within a dream.

I stand amid the roar
Of a surf-tormented shore,
And I hold within my hand
Grains of the golden sand–
How few! yet how they creep
Through my fingers to the deep,
While I weep–while I weep!
O God! can I not grasp
Them with a tighter clasp?
O God! can I not save
One from the pitiless wave?
Is all that we see or seem
But a dream within a dream?

Word of the Week

Svengali

noun [sven-gah-lee, sfen-]

a person who completely dominates another, usually with selfish or sinister motives.

How is Svengali used?

Lou Pearlman, who died on Friday in federal prison in Miami, at the age of sixty-two, was arguably the great pop Svengali of our time. John Seabrook, “We Live in the Pop-Culture World That Lou Pearlman Created,” The New Yorker, August 22, 2016

Though he comes across in his own writings as witty and self-aware, the picture that emerges decades later is of a moody, manipulative Svengali, blinded by his ego to what was really happening on the raft. A. O. Scott, “‘The Raft’ Review: A Crew of 10 Set Adrift With a Moody Svengali,” New York Times, June 6, 2019

What is the origin of Svengali?

Two terms survive from George du Maurier’s novel Trilby (1894). The first is Svengali, the evil musician who hypnotizes, controls, and exploits Trilby O’Ferrall, a young Irish girl, and makes her a great singer who is unable to perform without his help. In the stage version of the novel, the actress who played Trilby wore a sort of soft felt hat with an indented crown, now called a trilby or trilbyhat. The trilby is now commonly mistaken for a different hat, the fedora. Svengali in its extended sense of “a person who completely dominates another, usually with selfish or sinister motives” is recorded by the early 1900s.

Diabetes Friendly Veggies


8 Low-Carb Veggies for a Diabetes-Friendly Diet

By Regina Boyle Wheeler

Medically Reviewed by Sheri Iodice, RD

Filling up with vegetables is a great way for people with diabetes to keep their blood sugar levels in check.

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Davide Illini/StocksyWhen you have type 2 diabetes, eating low-carb vegetables is a smart way to fill up without filling out your waistline — or spiking your blood sugar levels. Non-starchy or low-carbohydrate veggies are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber while still being low in calories. It’s always smart to eat a rainbow-colored diet, but the following veggies are among the best.

Spinach

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ThinkstockPopeye had the right idea when he bulked up on green, leafy spinach. This low-carb veggie is a wise addition to a diabetes-friendly diet because it’s loaded with folate, beta carotene, and vitamin K. Either use fresh leaves or opt for frozen and canned versions with no added salt. Fold steamed spinach into an egg-white omelet at breakfast, toss fresh leaves in a healthy, low-carbohydrate salad at lunch, and add drained, canned spinach to soups, casseroles, or pasta sauce at dinner.

Tomatoes

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StocksyTomatoes, another superfood for diabetes, are packed with vitamin C, are an excellent source of vitamin A, and are a good source of potassium. They’re also low-carb and low-cal, averaging just 32 calories per cup. The nutrient lycopene, which gives red tomatoes their color, is a powerful antioxidant and may protect against heart disease and prostate cancer. Add a slice of juicy tomato to your next sandwich or cook up a big pot of tomato sauce: It makes a great topping for veggies, chicken, and other good foods in your diabetes-friendly diet.

Broccoli

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ThinkstockIf you’re not already eating broccoli, make a point of adding it to your diabetes-friendly diet. It’s low in carbohydrates and loaded with vitamins A, C, and K. It also boasts fiber and iron among its contents. Look for florets that are packed tightly together and are dark green in color. Frozen broccoli (minus the added salt or sauce) can also be a delicious addition to your diet plan and, unlike the fresh kind, doesn’t need to be eaten right after you purchase it. Consider including raw or lightly steamed broccoli on your next party platter instead of chips.

Cucumbers

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Cucumbers are a cool, crisp, low-carb choice for people with diabetes. A generous one-cup portion has less than 5 grams of carbohydrates. Translation: You can get your fill without worrying about raising your blood sugar too much. Cucumbers are an excellent source of vitamin K, and they also contain some potassium and vitamin C. Keep in mind that cucumbers are not only for salads — you can also add thin slices to sandwiches or wraps, or serve up cucumber spears for a crunchy afternoon snack.

Cabbage

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ThinkstockEating cabbage is an inexpensive way to add vitamins K and C, as well as antioxidants, to your diabetes-friendly diet. Cabbage also contains manganese, fiber, and vitamin B6. This low-carb veggie is at its peak in the fall and early winter. Pick a head that’s firm with shiny leaves. When you get it home, put it in the refrigerator. Cover it with plastic wrap once it’s cut to slow down the loss of vitamins. Experiment with recipes that use this low-carb vegetable raw as well as cooked.

Brussels Sprouts

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Julie Rideout-StocksyBrussels sprouts are only now starting to win the popularity they deserve — and they definitely deserve a place on your diabetes meal plan. Besides being low-carb, these mini cabbages are full of vitamins A, C, folate, and fiber. As with cabbage, Brussels sprouts are a cruciferous low-carbohydrate veggie, which experts believe may ward off some cancers. Try sprinkling fresh Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice before roasting at 450 degrees F for about 20 minutes. This will bring out the tangy mustard flavor while keeping the texture firm.

Cauliflower

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iStock.comAnother neglected low-carbohydrate veggie, cauliflower can be a boon to your diabetes meal plan. This vegetable is brimming with vitamin C (one cup of raw floret pieces has more than half your daily requirement) and also contains fiber, potassium, and folate. Cauliflower is also versatile enough to serve raw, roasted, or steamed, and goes great in soups: Just cook until tender, then blend it with chicken broth.

Asparagus

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Viktor Lugovskoy/iStock.comThis flavorful veggie only has 27 calories and 5 grams per cup. It’s also packed with vitamins K and A. When shopping for asparagus, look for firm, bright green stalks with compact heads. Thinner stalks tend to be tenderer. Snap off the woody ends with your hands (they’ll break naturally at the right point), then steam, sauté, or roast. Asparagus pairs well with eggs, which is an excellent way to add a serving of veggies to breakfast.

Joke~for the day

Eddie Shouts

Eddie was driving down the road and met a car coming the other way.

Although there was room to pass easily, Eddie forced the oncoming car to slow down and wound down his window and shouted ‘Pig’.

Astonished, the other driver looked in his rear view mirror and swore at Eddie.

Then his car hit the pig.

Well, there you go. Not everybody has your worst interests at heart! And sometimes when you help people your help is what gets them into trouble.

Ah, the irony of life.

TIPS~ Cleaning Air Filter For Car

If you want a clean car air filter, there are simple tips to follow. Doing your own maintenance on your air filter will save you time and money and you don’t have to worry about replacing it. After you clean your air filter it will be as good as new.

1. Degreaser

Make sure you soak the air filter in a mixture of degreaser and water. Don’t use pure degreaser. It’s important that the degreaser is thoroughly mixed with water or it can eat through the paper in the air filter.

When you clean your air filter give the mixture plenty of time to work. The filter needs to soak for at least 15 minutes in order to remove all the dirt and grease.

2. Drying

A red car on the road.

As you clean the car air filter, leave it to dry completely before replacing it in your vehicle. If you put it in and start up the engine before the filter is absolutely dry you can end up damaging your engine.

3. Replacing

You can’t keep cleaning the same cheap filter forever. Be aware that periodically you will need to replace your filter. When you clean your car air filter you should also clean out the air filter box. Use degreaser and paper towels for this. Do this every time you clean the air filter for the best results.

Upcycle This~!

Kitchen Organization - Spice Rack Crate

A list of kitchen organization ideas would not be complete without a spice rack solution. This spice rack could not be easier. Vintage Coca-Cola crates already have the perfect compartments. Simply hang it up and add your spice jars.
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Garden Tip

Easy DIY gardening tips and ideas for beginners and beyond! Tips and tricks for your flower or vegetable garden, or for your front or backyard landscaping design. A few garden projects and ideas you can do for cheap! Listotic.com