Wizard of Wise

December 1, 2015
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Rolland E. Proulx

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Aphorism of the Month:

It’s not what is happening in your life that matters it’s how you react and respond to what is happening in your life that will determine the outcome.

BABBLE-ON:

What a month! Canada has a new government. Lots of razzle dazzle. Great. Time for a change and change is good. Change spells renewal, movement, action and life. EnThe world is in turmoil. Negative energies rearing their ugly heads. Make sure you know where your thoughts are at. Remember every action is preceded by a thought usually a series of thoughts. Ask yourself if you are a positive or negative force. It is wise thing to build rather than destroy.

 

Trendy Wendy Alert: What is with this “shaming, bullying, offended and culturally misappropriated  word doo-doo...Epidemic?

I think the above whining has been spawned by do-gooders. Mean well, lets all hold hands sops who in the name of good end up suppressing others. In the end we are left with a weak and frail people. It all spells mediocrity.

I love it when I hear someone is "offended" What exactly does that mean for them.  What offends one may not offend another. I think of it as a passive aggressive control tactic. (This type probably thinks they are NICE.

It is very important to not given in to this nonsense. I recall my art teacher in grade 10 telling us kids that there will always be people who like what we are and do and those who think the opposite. There will always be critics. The trick is to not be dissuaded by either camps. Get out there and do your thing.

Recipe of the Month:

Easy Way to Poach Fish

This recipe is simple and fast.

I love using a pan with lid for this recipe.

1 handful of spinach

1/2 yellow onion

tilapia

lemon or lime

fresh ground pepper

Add to the  pan a handful of spinach or chopped Swiss chard plus 1/2 yellow onion slivered and about 1 cup of cold water. Bring to a boil and then put on lower heat and let cook for about 10 minutes with the lid on. Then simply lay a filet or two of tilapia or any other mild fish on top of the spinach and onion and poach for about 5 minutes or until cooked.

You can serve this with rice or noodles.  If you have fresh lime or lemon to perfume the fish all the better.  Fresh ground pepper to your liking. One pan, no grease. I also poach salmon this way.