We didn't have time to pick apples but stopped to buy a
gallon of cider and a bag of Jonagold apples anyway. Jonagold apples are sweet and have a thin skin. Delicious. With a name like Eve, I'm always tempted and yes, we bought an apple pie too but they used Granny Smith apples for the pie! SOUR!! Pie should be sweet like you, my fine friends. Hope you are all having a great day! It was a gorgeous day for a
drive through our local mountains. Over eighty degrees, sunshine and a mild breeze that cooled to seventy degrees at the 8,000 foot level.
Could this really be the end of October?
I missed trees while living in the desert.
Have you ever picked apples in an orchard? What is your favorite apple? Gala, Fuji and Macintosh are also delicious. Do you like Granny Smith Apples?
We have two rescue dogs. One of them still misses her original owner but is a great guard dog...eh...most of the time. She's only fifteen pounds but acts and sounds like a hundred. Most of you met her a few weeks ago in another post but since I've written so much about her sister Fiona, thought I'd concentrate on Pinky today.
I know, I know--this is not what you expected around here but I wrote this as a researched, example of my writing for a content mill website. They rejected my writing sample and so I'm posting it here and I'll let you judge the article for yourself. Plus, I'm a firm believer in acupuncture. Actually,when a gastrointestinal surgeon said he wanted to operate, simply because I had some sort of irritable stomach disorder, it was time to look for other options. This all happened more than twenty years ago and knock on wood, the acupuncture worked! With Halloween around the corner, maybe I can scare you with this....
Wikipedia
No matter how old or mature we are, the first time we hear
about acupuncture we are slightly shocked at the thought of, what we envision as
huge sewing needles, like the ones our mother used to darn socks with,
being used to cure whatever ails us. In fact, a basic description might be all
we needed to inspire us to live healthy and eat our vegetables.
Once we’re over the fear factory and realize acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical treatment that can help improve our
sleep, ease our aching backs, soothe our digestion, dull our headaches/
arthritis, help us lose weight, quit smoking and give us incredible energy,
that’s when considering acupuncture sounds like a wonderful choice for
continual health. The minimally invasive technique uses very thin needles
that are supposed to unblock the negative things holding us back from a happy
life. A trained practitioner pinpoints the exact locations needed to increase
the flow of positive energy and applies the sterilized, single-use needles. Every
acupuncture office has a diagram showing the exact location of these ‘flow
channels’ that are commonly called
meridians. The acupuncture specialist will meet with you to find out your needs
and they will create a personalized treatment program based on your individual
situation.
Though the use of acupuncture has become a controversial
subject in the Western world of health and medicine, there are many, many
supporters and medical professionals, including doctors, who prescribe
acupuncture as an alternative option for continuous care.
Unlike strong medications with serious side effects, the
side effect most associated with acupuncture is an increased bodily awareness.
This awareness, coupled with gradual improvements can feel like a side effect
because of the new, open and now flowing channels of positive energy. In
Western medicine, the doctor might call that feeling euphoric or explain how
endorphins have released into your bloodstream for one reason or another.
Since everything is moving again, you might feel tired but by combining
acupuncture and getting a good night’s rest, you will feel amazing!
In rare cases, there are patients whose skin feels sensitive
and sore for 24 hours after the needles are removed but remember, these are
qualified, trained specialists and the needles are extremely thin.
Your health
and well-being begins with knowing and understanding your options. If it has to
do with your body, your life and your happiness, then you should ask questions,
read all the information available and take control of your health today.
