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December 8, 2016

Late Autumn

I look forward to reviewing the year in the next three weeks and giving my insights into the coming new year.

I realize that I have been a closet poet. I came about an old file filled with poems I have written that date back to the 80"s. Decided its time to come out and begin publishing some of the older works and newer ones that are in the making.  Anyhow, here it is a first publication of one of my poems titled: I Say Sunrise. Enjoy.

Through chiromancers'

deep ridged zig-zag lines

speak of future events

of pulsating zones

of magnetic storms

of deja vu platinum viola sounds

weaving silk tapestry emotions

filled with restless songs

hear birds call out

OPEN SESAME

thus the great Nile receives royal barge


I SAY SUNRISE


Aphorism:
Life is an incredible opportunity begging to be lived.

From The Electric Oracle Speaks
Rolland E. Proulx




Recipe:
Republishing this yummy wholesome from my book
Thou Shalt Not Salt. It is simple and easy to prepare.

Swiss Chard Soup

1 big bunch of fresh green Swiss chard
2 medium size tomatoes
4 cloves of garlic
1 tsp fennel seeds crushed
2 tbsps. olive oil
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Wash the chard then cut into approx. one inch strips. Mince the garlic and cube the tomatoes.
Bring approx. 5 cups of water to a boil in a soup pot (too much water tends to make for a watery taste) add chard, then tomatoes and finally garlic to the boiling water. Let boil for about 5 mins. top and then put on low heat and let simmer for about 45 minutes. Add the olive oil when ready and the pepper and seeds.

Serve in big soup bowls. A nice touch is the grate either Parmesan or Romano cheese over top. Baguette goes well with this hearty meal. Enjoy.

Summer Blog 2016

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News, Views and Commentaries:

What is it with the word “SHAME”? It is being overused, misused and totally mindlessly abused.

Its one of those current popular expressions like “BULLYING” that is so trendy.

Shaming is being used when in reality it is nothing more than criticism of another person’s actions or wardrobe or it may even be an innocent observation or point of view being expressed that is then termed “shaming” and this with the connotation that it is condemning and judging another. The so—called people who accuse others of shaming another are often worse then the so-called shaming monsters. 

The shaming thing is usually linked to popular social media as in an innocent soul posts a picture of themselves and then sends it out into the big wide world for ALL TO SEE. Then the innocent one gets all hurt and offended and humiliated when others posts comments about their attire or person in an unfavorable manner. Go figure.

Why set yourself up. Its only natural that some will like you and some wont. That is a simple fact of life.

Once you know that you are free to do what you want, what you feel is right for you.

Babble-on:

Signed up a-new with Facebook. Check it out. Rolland Proulx

Aphorism:

The only way to get THERE is to begin NOW

Recipe of the Season:

Cherry Hibiscus Tea Drink

A refreshing and healthy drink that is inexpensive to make.

To a medium tea pot add two bags of cherry tea and two bags of hibiscus tea

Add boiling water to tea pot...fill to the top and let cool. Once cooled add tea to

a glass pitcher. Add two tablespoons of white sugar or 1 1/2 tablespoon of white sugar.

Stir and refrigerate overnight.

Preferably serve tea in cocktail glass or anything that looks good. Add a few drops of

orange bitters and stir.  

This drink is attractive, refreshing and healthy.

Remember to Remember:

Everything in life is about experience...it matters not what you do but whatever you do then do it well and in good spirit. You only get out of life what you put into it.

Enjoy a good summer. Fall is around the corner.

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April 14, 2016
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Babble On:

Enfin, Spring is here. A new beginning is at hand.

Springtime gives me the urge to clean house to get into the wee
corners of my home and rid the place of winter dirt.

By the way housecleaning is a great way to get rid of depression and feeling
sorry for yourself. There is something about getting down on your
knees, depending upon the severity of your depression or neurotic
state and washing the floor by hand and then waxing it also by hand.

This wonderful cleansing process not only cleans the floor but purge
the inner garbage looming beneath the surface of your being. Its a physical
action that works. Give it a try and you will be glad you did.


Recipe of the Month:
 

Quick Soup for one or two. (If for two double the ingredients)

Here is an easy, fast and yummy soup you can prep in about 15 mins.

1/2 cup of canned stewed tomatoes. Crushed or whole is fine.

1 cup of chicken broth (no sodium or low sodium)

1 cup of water

1 green onion

Pinch cayenne pepper

Fresh ground pepper

Tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley (dry is fine if you don’t have fresh)

Small bunch of vermicelli or capellini broken up into four part

Into medium pot ad water, chicken bouillon and stewed tomatoes and cayenne pepper. Mince the green onion fine and add to pot. Bring to a boil the simmer for about 5 to 8 minutes. Add pasta and let cook. When pasta is soft the soup is ready to eat.

Sprinkle fresh ground pepper when serving the soup. I like plain soda crackers with that. Voila, you have an economical soup that is healthy and tasty. You can make this for more people of course…just multiply the recipe.

The thing about quick soups like this is that you don’t have the same soup for days when you live on your own. On the other hand, you can also make a big batch that will last for a few days or even freeze some if it suits your needs.

 

Aphorism

Fear more often than not breeds bad actions.

 

Remember To Remember:

Remember a positive approach to everyday mundane

life is about being constructive and creative.

 

Its not wishful thinking but disciplined thought action. Everything firstly is

derived from a thought. Therefore, it is wise to watch what you

think. Is it negative or positive, constructive or destructive?

Are you in charge of your thoughts? Are you harming yourself and others

with your thinking patterns? Are you sabotaging yourself?

Enough for now...to be continued?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

News Views and Commentaries February 2016

Mandala No. One
Rolland E. Proulx Copyright 2016


Babble On

It took me a while to post this one but hear it is.
It a new moon, new Chinese New Year.

Its In The Number

2016 adds up to a number nine in numerology.

A nine year is all about endings, completions. Time to get to get rid of the old. A good time to sort out, clean out stuff that may be cluttering up your life thereby making ready for the new to renew the energies in your life.

Not only is it a good time to rid yourself of material things you no longer need but you can also clean out old attitudes and belief systems you have outgrown, emotional stuff that is dragging you down and holding you back and blocking the way to a more fulfilling life.

A nine year is not a time for new beginnings. It is all about endings, tidying up loose ends and finishing projects that may have dragged on for some time. Whatever you begin in a nine year does not last because it is about endings.

This year is a good time to muse and contemplate new goals for the following year. Enjoy this period.

Not a good year for finances and the year of the Monkey confirms that. Money matters will be up and down all year. Can be very volatile. Hold onto what you do have. Not a year for speculation,  

Affirmation of the month.

 

I will not lose my consciousness.

 

 

Aphorism of the month.

Go the extra mile and give a little more than is expected of you.

 

Recipe of the Month:

This is more of a tip than a recipe. For moist chicken and turkey squeeze in a washed orange or lemon into one of the cavities. The fowl will not only be moist but also scented.