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The Waiting is the Hardest Part

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Recently I was in a situation that I didn’t want to be in. cats
And it lasted a very long time.
There was really no way out of it.
No graceful way, that is.
And so I stuck it out, repeatedly glancing at my wristwatch and thinking of Other Things.
And I felt tense, you know, because I was someplace I didn’t want to be.
I’m generally NOT a girl who does things she doesn’t like to do. Nuh – uh.

And about halfway through I decided to just relax into it.
To accept that this was my lot and just deal.
To stop looking at my watch and wishing I was elsewhere.
And so I did.
And at the end there was a happy surprise.
Like finding the toy in the bottom of the Cracker Jack box,
but instead of a lame-o plastic toy it was something really cool.
(do they even sell Cracker Jacks any more?)

Sometimes you just have to hang in there, to get to the good stuff.
I guess that’s called delayed gratification.
It can be well worth it,
if you just

wait

a little

longer.

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Dangerous Foods for Dogs

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I was catching up on my blog-reading today and found a review of The Simple Vegan Dog Book over at the martyVegan Soap Box. Included in the blog post  was a list of foods you should never give your dog, and, after doing a little more research, I’d thought I’d pass it on. I knew that you shouldn’t feed your dog chocolate, grapes/raisins, onions, and -DUH- alcohol, but the rest was news to me.

Dangerous Foods for Dogs

  • alcohol
  • avocados
  • bones from fish, meat, poultry
  • cat food
  • chocolate
  • coffee
  • cold cuts
  • eggs (raw)
  • fish (raw)
  • fried foods
  • garlic
  • grapes
  • marijuana
  • milk / dairy products
  • mushrooms
  • nutmeg
  • nuts
  • onions (often found in baby food, so no baby food either!)
  • persimmons
  • pits from peaches and plums
  • raisins
  • salt
  • sugar
  • tea
  • tobacco
  • tomatoes
  • xylitol

And here, also from The Simple Vegan Dog Book and posted on The Vegan Soapbox, is a recipe you CAN serve Fido, which I have to say looks quite taste.

Snoopy’s Great Pumpkin, Rice, and Beans

  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup cooked or canned red or black beans, rinsed and drained

Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
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Yoga Therapy on Good Morning America

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I was really happy to receive this link from my mom:

Physicians Prescribe Yoga

(sorry they won’t let me embed the video :(   )

This short video clip, from Sunday’s Good Morning America show, documents how doctors are using yoga therapy to help patients address a range of health issues from brain cancer to ADHD.

It’s pretty cool to see yoga being embraced by the mainstream as something more than a “workout,” a way to pick up chicks, or a “cult-like” activity!

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Brussels Sprouts

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Hello!

Hope you had a super awesome weekend. For me, it was great to be home after traveling last weekend.

A big shout out to Meatless Mama! Thank you for the Blog Award! That was just such a nice surprise and really made my day.  :)

Eats

Brussels sprouts are one of those vegetables that for a long time I had never tried and just assumed that I didn’t like them.

Do you ever do that?

Then, a few years ago I was talked into giving  them a try and I discovered that I ♥ Brussels sprouts!

Brussels sprouts are among the same family that includes cabbage, collard greens, broccoli, kale, and kohlrabi. they grow on big stems like this:

Brussels sprouts on stalks

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But usually when we see them in the grocery store they are no longer attached to the stem.

brussels sprout

They look like little cabbages. Or maybe they look a little like brains!

Here’s why you want to eat Brussels Sprouts. They:

  • Protect against cancer (colorectal, prostate, lung, bladder, breast, ovarian), rheumatoid arthritis, and birth defects
  • Facilitate detoxification of your cells
  • Are an excellent source of vitamin C (take THAT swine flu!)
  • Are high in vitamin A (good for glowing skin!)
  • Are high in fiber
  • Contain indole-3-carbinol, which provides cardiovascular benefits

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When purchasing Brussels sprouts, look for smaller sprouts that don’t have any yellowing or discolored leaves on them. They should be compact, and bright green in color.

Here’s my favorite way to prepare Brussels Sprouts. Brussels sprouts have a slightly bitter taste to them and when combined with the sweetness of yams or sweet potatoes, they are divine.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

  • Bunch of Brussels Sprounts (about 30-40 sprouts)
  • 1 large yam or sweet potato
  • 1-2 T olive oil (NOT extra virgin!)
  • salt
  • pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Prepare the Brussels Sprouts by cutting off the woody stem at the base and discarding any discolored outer leaves. Wash by immersing in a bowl of water.
  3. Cut a criss-cross shape into the bottom of each sprout.
  4. Cut the sweet potato into 1 inch cubes (I always keep the peel on the potato but unpeeled works too).
  5. Place the Brussels sprouts and sweet potato cubes in a dutch oven, and mix with the olive oil. Add sSalt and pepper to taste.
  6. Bake at 400F for about 20 minutes. Stir the pot and then place back into the oven for about another 20 minutes. It’s done when the sprouts and potatoes are tender – the sprouts may be a little crispy on the outside.

brussels sprouts and potatoesEnjoy!

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