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Yesterday: While I was out getting a haircut or at home in the shower, the postman didn't ring twice.
Wanda usually gets the mail on the way in from work. "What's this?" She said, while walking into the family room. "What's what?" I replied so eloquently. "You have a certified letter re-delivery notice here." "Oh shit, what now?" I replied even more eloquently.
The senders name is so scrawled, it looks like a 2-year-old wrote it. I have no clue where it's from.
I've always thought of myself as a glass half full kind of guy. But, I always think the worst. Maybe it's my coping mechanism? Think the worst and I'm not surprised with the outcome. And, if it turns out fine, all the better.
I've never received a "good" registered letter. My history is limited to the bad spouse's lawyer. One court jurisdiction or another and various insurance companies. Today I'll hear from someone that crawled out of the woodwork. I wonder how much blood, sweat, tears or money they'll want? Then again, maybe it's from a long lost uncle naming me his trustee and beneficiary?
Bet you didn't know pot roast is good for you.
From an article titled "Rethink Your Comfort Foods."
They're called "comfort" foods for a reason-they bring back warm memories, tickle your taste buds, and sooth your soul. Though some comfort foods are deep fried, covered in cheese, or packed with sugar, some can actually help you lose weight.
I don't have "comfort" food. My mother was terrible in the kitchen. She never made anything that was remotely comfortable. I couldn't get away from the table fast enough. This all changed when I was nine. Viola came to live with us.
Viola specialized in southern cooking. She was the chief cook and bottle washer in my life for over ten years. She made excellent pasta dishes, and of course, all things fried. I suppose pork chops and chicken really are my "comfort" foods. Are yours on this list?
1. Hot Chocolate: Cocoa is loaded with good stuff. Drink enough of this, especially with a little cinnamon, and you may lose some belly fat. It's either the hormone cortisol or the trips to the bathroom that'll do it.
2. Collard Greens: Loaded with vitamins A and K as well as only 46 calories a serving, these greens strengthen the immune system. I've never tasted them. I can't eat anything that sounds like it was arrested.
3. Chicken Noodle Soup: "Soup so good you'll think it's homemade" is a canned soup commercial. Although there are benefits from soup, you'll eat a smaller entree and the liquid is good for the body, unless it is homemade the sodium content is a killer.
4. Coffee: Finally, something I know about. It's too complicated to explain why this is good for you. Trust me on this.
5. Pot Roast: Pot Roast? Your body has to work harder to digest protein and use it for energy, which means you burn more calories as you digest it. It also takes longer to leave the stomach, literally keeping your belly fuller for longer.
Yes, but does it work for corned beef and pastrami? I know there are popular high protein diets and people swear by them. Personally, I save my meat consumption for twice yearly visits to In 'N Out burgers and very special occasions.
The other foods on the list are oatmeal, roasted carrots, red wine, pumpkin, chili, chickpeas, roasted potatoes, and mashed sweet potatoes. I don't understand how roasted potatoes can help you lose weight? But if I can convince Wanda her iced pumpkin cookies do, I'm set for life.
Speaking of cookies. Our freezer is full of them, about six dozen. All homemade and all for Grandson Nick.
This will be my last blog entry until Monday the 28th. Wanda and I will be on a cruise next week.
No, I'm not concerned that someone will read this and rob us. We have a very sophisticated home alarm system. Nick is staying here. We have two highly trained attack cats. And we don't have a damn thing worth stealing. We only have one television, need I say more?
I've been saving the following e-mail for months. I opened it for the first time a minute ago. The heading is "10 Affordable Destinations for 2013."
1. Washington, DC
Fun is affordable in the capitol, thanks to free entry at the monuments and the Smithsonian's museums and zoo. Lots of free events and inexpensive ethnic food seals the deal. Though hotels aren't cheap patient searching can yield a suitable, moderately priced room.
What a fun place this has been the last two weeks.
And from Avie:
When she took the entrance exam for medical school, she was perplexed by this question:
"Rearrange the letters P-N-E-S-I to spell out the part of the human body that is most useful when erect."
Those who spelled SPINE became doctors.
The rest are in Congress.
Be sure to look for the blog week after next. As always, thanks for your support.
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