National Cheesecake Day

Today is National Cheesecake Day! Cheesecake Factory sells every piece of cheesecake for 1.50 today so get in there and get yours!

National Cheesecake Day is an unofficial holiday which comes annually on July 30th. The observance, which is part of a surprisingly large tradition of food holidays, has not been officially endorsed by any presidents, and does not have any congressional records to solidify its claim. but this certainly does not stop thousands and maybe even millions of people from across the country from celebrating the decidedly delicious holiday.

There certainly is no reason that cheesecake should not have its own holiday. Records of cheesecake date as far back as 770 BC, when the dessert, or something like it at least, was served to Olympic athletes.

Check out more details of this special holiday!

http://www.chiff.com/a/national-cheesecake-day.htm

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Fear of the Unknown

I took my grandson to the dentist today. Though we had discussed what would be taking place regarding filling 3 teeth and pulling 1 tooth, he was apprehensive. I prepared him for the novocaine and it's `beautiful side,' of drilling pain free. I told him he would have the advantage of `laughing gas' which must have been unavailable when I was little. I thought I had extinguished every fear.

It appeared the gas was not working for him, the daub of pre-novocaine before the shot comes felt too weird and he denied that it was doing anything but tasting funny. When the shot of novocaine was in the steady hand of the dentist my grandson said loudly "wait, where's my gramma?" I came back into site and held his hands. After much discussion at home and a previous experience of NOT letting the dentist get in enough novocaine, he knew he had to `buck up,' and so he did. Little tears ran down his face as he tried to focus on the tv mounted into the ceiling (what is up with that!)

When it was all said and done, my grandson jumped out of the chair, thanked everyone and headed to the prize drawer. All the way home he chatted about how it "wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be."

And that's just it. Worry comes from fear of the unknown. Experience, good or bad, takes the sting out the next time you have to endure. That's all fine and dandy, but what about the FIRST experience? You can't waste time wondering when things will go wrong and what you will do when it does. But what you CAN do is keep your vibration high by meditating, being grateful, doing energy work, and laughing etc. When you participate in your own well being you find that you react very differently to situations that would normally `tip you over.'

Don't believe me?...then "just do it," and you'll see what I mean.

Are You Living High?

Last night I was a guest at the Ruffy home. It was just us 3 gals and we had a fantastic time. It was a celebration for my birthday, probably my last one this year:( The sun was going down and not so warm on the deck, which for me is a big plus! The view is 360 degrees, the conversation and company was outstanding. And then the food. The Ruffy's had made cold cucumber soup, 3 different marinaded chicken breasts, pasta with fresh pesto and then the most remarkable morel mushroom sauce. Dessert was creme fraiche with fresh berries on the top. The table was set so beautifully in all white and green.

Just when I thought things could not be more perfect I was handed a very gracious gift of their personally authored cook book including all of the things they had prepared for the celebration and more. I also received my choice of a scarf from Lois's personal treasure trove of unique silks she keeps stowed away for special occasions. I chose a scarf with lots of colors, none of which I currently wear!

You might be asking yourself, what all this has to do with `high?' Everything carries a vibration. Fresh ingredients in your food vibrates much higher then vegetables that have been canned or frozen. Stimulating conversation, being around people you truly enjoy, and laughter are all perfect to raise your spirits and your energy! Add to that 'Decker' the Ruffy cat, a breathtaking view and gift-giving and you have the just created some of the highest of all vibrational highs.

Today will come yet another sort of `high' as I shop for the perfect outfit to go with the scrarf!

What's In a Birthday?

Today is my birthday. I've had plenty of them. I'm not afraid of them, nor do I ponder my age. There was a time when I didn't even acknowledge my birthday, it just seemed pointless as I had no mother.

Age is a great thing. When it was pointed out to me that my birthday celebration isn't necessarily for me, but for other people, I agreed to start it all up again. It made sense, at the time, I was in my 20's.

I've come a long way since then. It's as if I crossed some sort of wide line. I now tell everyone that it's my birthday and the celebration seems to last weeks! I'm enjoying the long lunches and special desserts. I love the gift certificates for massages and manicures, as I have forbade any gift that isn't something that I can use up. You see I don't want anything that I need to dust, take care of or pay taxes on.

Today is my birthday:)

Can Fishing Be a Bad Thing?

Hope not. Fishing is good for all sorts of things. It gets you out in the fresh air, gets you tagged by a little sun (vitamin D), allows you to feed the mosquitos (did you forget your deet?), practice that age old skill of casting, and you get to tell jokes that people have heard a thousand times! What is it about being `away' that allows the simple to become easy?

Ones mind is not so focused on the everyday problems and worries which allows the memory to recall a simpler and less complicated time. Ahh, breathe in the newness of the day and allow the cobwebs in your head to be released. Enjoy the dragonflies and birds flying around you. Watch a fish grab a bug above the water. Meditate on the silence of the water.

Oh my, I nearly put myself to sleep sitting on the couch!

Think About This!

We have survived the `age of aquarious', `generation X' and now we make way for the `zen kids'. This generation of kids are special indeed. They have large vocabularies, quite mature for their age and say thought provoking stuff such as `why are you working so hard?' Or `maybe you just need a nap?' How is it that we never ask ourselves these tough questions? The other day I was thinking outloud and said something like `I wish I hadn't handled the situation like that, I really need to learn a better way of doing it,' when my 11 year old grandson said `Gram, you're really too hard on yourself, just BE WHO YOU ARE.'

Yikes, who or what has invaded the minds of this generation?

Now there's a real thought provoking question!

Gratitude Stone

Following the lesson regarding giving out gratitude stones...I sent my 97 year old grandmother a few, called her to tell her to keep one by her nightstand so she could remember each night to mentally go thru her day and give gratitude for whatever may have taken place.

Yesterday, over a year after I sent her the stones, she called me to tell me that she had given one away a couple of months ago. She said that the lady she gave it to sits it by her bed and thinks each nite what she is grateful for. She thanked my grandmother for the stone.

My grandmother simply said to me `who knew by giving someone something so simple, it could mean so much?'

She gets it.

Your Messages Carried Into the Afterlife

I attended a networking group yesterday. During this time each person stands up and describes their business/service. When it was time for the lady directly across from me to stand she looked at each person as her eyes crossed the room and then said "my husband is dying of a lung disease. He has started a blog and would like anyone who is interested to go there and leave any message that you would like him to take into the afterlife." She handed out his business cards which were simple and to the point. There is a picture of a biblical character, possibly him beautifully photoshopped, with a mail bag on his shoulder and a brief note "Carrying your personal messages with me into the afterlife. I will be honored when I die (which will be in the near future) to deliver your message in person to the one you love."

http://blog.theafterlifemessenger.com/

I have looked at his blog and this man is sincerely waiting to hear from all who care to send their messages with him. Pass on this information and let him carry his bag, full!

Energy Work on the Energy Worker

We all need some help at some point in time. Yes, light workers can work on themselves but sometimes they just need to reach out into their peer group for their expertise. Choose this person the same way your client chose you:) Don't assume you know exactly what you need, but rather find someone who works with several modalities and obviously seek out a person who stands in integrity. Don't hesitate to find someone. We all need help to get us back on track:)

Vitamin D In My Aura

The truth of the matter is that I have been checked for my vitamin D levels. I am on the low side of normal which means, I could use a little more then I'm getting. Now that I have a dog to walk I am getting a lot more sun and exercise. Though I don't feel like much has changed in the way I look, healthier or slimmer, something else is going on that may not have been there before. A gentleman who came to my Reiki class is working on reading auras. He tells me that mine is `interesting' and he can't wait to see what it will look like at the next class.' I'm looking forward to his next reading, as I do not see auras.

I'm wondering what the color of vitamin D is? Would it be orange or yellow? I was out in the sun a little too long yesterday and got a little too much of the good stuff. So in my mind, I'm filled up with vitamin D and will be spending the day inside working. Perhaps today my aura is a little redder then it was the day before? I love learning about the things I don't know about, and I'm looking forward to the next Reiki class in August.

You Only Have Today

I attended a wedding last nite. The setting was gorgeous! A beautiful yard, that of the brides parents. Every flower blooming! Canopies with sheers all around beautifully decorated inside. The osprey flew above and the pond was spotless. And then came the wind. At first glance the clouds looked very threatening. The Canopies were clinging to the poles, sheers gone. The bridal party came out one at a time and then the beautiful bride. She was as beautiful as any bride could be. And of course a handsome groom. The ceremony was short and to the point.

More photos were taken near the pond and the reception began. All of a sudden the wind stopped. The clouds cleared. It could not have been better weather for the reception.

That's how it is in our day to day lives. Sometimes the best of plans become temporarily foiled. But the next day comes, and whether we are prepared or not, we must live it as it is. At this point we have a choice to live it well, or live it in misery from the past. You only have today.