The world is too much with us; late and soon,
Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers;—
Little we see in Nature that is ours;
We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon!
This Sea that bares her bosom to the moon;
The winds that will be howling at all hours,
And are up-gathered now like sleeping flowers;
For this, for everything, we are out of tune;
It moves us not. Great God! I’d rather be
A Pagan suckled in a creed outworn;
So might I, standing on this pleasant lea,
Have glimpses that would make me less forlorn;
Have sight of Proteus rising from the sea;
Or hear old Triton blow his wreathèd horn.
Author: ejnew_3cpe0b
I wandered lonely as a Cloud
I wandered lonely as a Cloud
That floats on high o’er Vales and Hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host of golden Daffodils;
Beside the Lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
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Roasted Butternut Squash
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Roasted Butternut Squash
Adapted from a recipe by Nisha Vora
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lb. Butternut Squash
- 2 tsp. Avocado Oil
- 2 tsp. Maple Syrup
- 3/4 tsp. Cumin
- 3/4 tsp. Coriander
- 1/4 tsp. Chipotle Chili Flakes
- 3/4 tsp. Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cover one rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Mix oil and syrup, then pour into a gallon zip lock bag.
- Mix spices , then add to zip lock bag.
- Scrub the squash well, you will be eating the rind.
- Cut the squash crosswise between the neck and body.
- Cut the body in half and scoop out the seeds.
- Cut the neck into slices the long way – 1/2 to 3/4 inches thick.
- Cut the body into slices 1/2 to 3/4 inches thick.
- Add squash to baggie and coat the squash uniformly.
- Place squash slices on baking sheet with optimal spacing for roasting.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes or until nicely browned (no need to flip).
Notes
Two things are important for roasting vegetables:
- Cut or slice to a consistent thickness for a uniform doneness
- Choose the right thickness for optimal crispness on the outside and doneness on the inside
Helen Keller
When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we don’t see the one that has been opened for us.
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.
Running Isn’t Boring, You Are
While there are many good reasons to run with other runners, let’s look at the benefits of running alone. Now, I have it on good authority from a number of non-runners that running is boring. They may think that, but they don’t know it, because they never tried it.
Just how boring is it to be with you? Aren’t you interesting? Don’t you have any novel thoughts or insights? One of the advantages to running (alone) is being alone with your thoughts. You can think like you run, following an established course, or just let your thoughts roam freely and see where they go.
Forget Your Second Wind
Athletes who are competing strenuously in an endurance event have been know to experience something referred to as the second wind. For example, a runner is participating in a 10 kilometer road race. After thirty or forty minutes they seem to have come to the end of their endurance. Their legs are wobbly and there is a feeling of being out of gas. If the runner persists in their effort they may notice, after ten minutes of agony, a resurrgance of energy.
I will not go into all the theories or explanations for the second-wind phenomena, except to explain on my own terms what is the cause, how it can be overcome, and how it has nothing to do with breathing.
What You Need to Run in the Cold
It’s important to have a good attitude when running in the cold. Think of it as an adventure or a challenge. Try to have fun – have you ever run in a blinding blizzard? Try 40 below zero – I did. It made me a better runner and a stronger person.
What you will hopefully find is that it’s easy to run in the cold, especially if you have the right gear. Most of this gear is not expensive and you may already have some of it in your closet. So let’s start at the top and work our way down.
Dealing With Dogs
If you are a runner, hiker, or biker you will encounter dogs along the way. With a better understanding of dogs and how to deal with them you can finish your workout safely.
Dogs are territorial. If someone approaches their yard they will bark and growl by instinct. It’s important to keep this in mind, they are wired to be aggressive no matter the odds.
Meatballs
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Meatballs
This recipe is so good I bought a meatball rack to cook them in.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb. Beef, ground
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Romano or Parmesan cheese , grated
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Pepper
- 1 cup Bread crumbs
- 1/2 to 3/4 cups warm Water
Instructions
- 1 lb. Beef, ground
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Romano or Parmesan cheese , grated
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Pepper
- 1 cup Bread crumbs
- 1/2 to 3/4 cups warm Water
Notes
Serve with Spaghetti Sauce
Chicken Chow Mein
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Chicken Chow Mein
You can use the bean sprouts as a substitute for chow mein noodles or rice. Or just enjoy the extra crunch.
Ingredients
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- Two chicken breasts, diced or shredded
- Two stalks celery, sliced
- One onion, minced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- Two cloves garlic, minced
- Two tbl oyster sauce
- Three tbl soy sauce
- Two tbl cornstarch
- One cup chicken stock
- 1/4 tsp White pepper for serving
Instructions
- Saute the vegetables in oil until onions are clear, remove from pan and set aside. Cook chicken until nearly done, add garlic and cook another minute or two.
- Add soy sauce and oyster sauce to chicken. Add a few tablespoons of chicken stock to cornstarch and the rest to the chicken. Shake up the cornstarch mixture in a water-tight container, then slowly whisk in to chicken. Adjust sauce to desired thickness, then add vegetables and simmer a few more minutes.
- Serve with white rice and chow mein noodles.