Life is the berries, as my Grandma Hanson use to say, which makes me think of the many fruits and berries I consume every day. Eating organic helps, but they still require a thorough washing before they are used and consumed.
Blueberries are an exceptional fruit loaded with goodness. Wild berries are far superior to field planted varieties. The chemicals cause the berries to lose their value.
This could be true of many other things too. We think of most chemicals as being a negative oxidant, making the products of less nutritional value.
Most people know the value of Aloe Vera as a topical aid for burns or abrasions. It has a healing effect, with skin conditioner as well. But, it isn't just good for the outside of the body; it is good for the inside too.
If you are lucky enough to have an Aloe Vera plant, use it. Aloe Vera is also available in many health food stores.
Sitting in my vehicle recently, I saw adults coming down the street with little children by the hand. It’s amazing how those little ones have to take so many more steps, at a much faster rate, so they can keep up with the adult’s stride.
They have their little arm extended up over their head, in efforts to hang on to their parent's hand. Try it sometime and see how quickly it becomes uncomfortable.
My mother, my sister Kaye, and her two boys used to stay at the campgrounds at the Minnesota State Fair. My dad would then extend the handle on the big red wagon which, with a little bit of padding, gave my nephews, Kade and Cameron, a nice soft ride when they were at the fair.
When the boys did walk along, they had a large dog collar or belt around their waist, connected to a dog leash. The sight brought some weird stares, and I am sure, interesting thoughts. The boys never minded though because they were safe, and had the advantage of not getting an arm cramp from raising their arm up high. It also gave them a little leeway and freedom to walk and skip their own way.
Pets, especially little ones, have to do a two or three step catch up too, but they have the satisfaction of freedom with the leash. Often times, it seems like they are pulling their caregiver along, enjoying the attention and exercise.
Alzheimer's disease is an escalating health epidemic. An estimated 5.4 million people are living with Alzheimer's in America, and as many as 16 million will be living with the problem by 2050. The efforts of the Alzheimer's Association - Walk to End Alzheimer's - are more important than ever before.
Is there something that we can do to end Alzheimer's? Yes, we can walk together in a movement to reclaim the future. Every dollar that people are able to raise through "Walk," benefits the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association.
Many people have been affected by this dreaded disease. As one daughter explained, "I'm here today for my father. He can't talk, but I can, He can't walk, but I can. He can't thank you, but I can."
This is something that we should all think about. Many people struggle with diseases, handicaps, and a myriad of other problems.
It is never too early to teach a child to know their full name and the name of their mother and father, just in case they get separated in a crowd or even in a large store, where visibility is often obstructed by displays.
Some youngsters like to play hide and seek by getting their little bodies into a rack of clothes etc. As a result, they become invisible to a parent or caregiver. Please help them, so that they can be helped, if needed.
It is hard to believe that it is fair time already. The Waseca County Fair took place this week, and the Freeborn and Steele County Fairs will also be taking place in the not too distant future. Once the fairs are over, it is time for school to start again and summer is over.
It is amazing what elasticity there seems to be in the bodies of dancers competing on some of the talent shows on television recently. They have to love what they do and then some. It seems like their bodies are made of rubber, and maybe even double jointed.
I think most of us could do tai chi, a slow and simple exercise regimen considered to be the best exercise that there is. Still, many of us won’t be able to dance like these competitors.
The talent displayed by many very young children able to sing, play an instrument or dance, at such an early age, may come from a talented home life. The gifts they have been given, needs to be encouraged.
I am already a little sick of the political campaigning for the President of the United States, and other political offices. It seems like more time and effort is spent getting into office than is used once they achieve political position. I've always thought there should be a timeline on campaigning.
It doesn't seem fair that our politicians can collect their wages when they aren't there, at the office so to speak, because they are out campaigning.
So who runs the office when they're gone? Should we give them credit for being so capable or should we look with a judicious eye at what they're doing, including being in two places at once? Election Day is still four months away.
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• Thursday, July 21: Riley Marzloff, Julie Langlie, Violet Elise Aronson, Lindsay Smith, Marilyn Sullivan, Trudy Abel Holm, Marcia DeVriendt, Randy Anderson, Michele Granowski Domeier, Mike Collins, Nicholas Miller, Micki Heimer, Ed & Nancy Ver Hey, Katie & Paul Troe, Mike & Amy Glienke.
• Friday, July 22: Warren Torgerson, Colleen Brekke, Jodie Hohansee Waalkens, Shari Crabtree, Jeff Olson, Joanie Ayers, Jesse Collins, Avis DeRaad, Tyler Joshua Lair, Carl Anderson, Vicki & Kory Kress, Tara & Scott Peterson, Tara & Chad Cliff, Michael & David Haugh.
• Saturday, July 23: Barb Kubat, Jackie Layland, Diane Broskoff, Jim Brown, Ron Kraiser, Kelly Pitcock, Carl Glienke Sr., Nathan & Michelle Jacobson, Brooke & Isaiah Lundberg, LuAnn & Keith Miller.
• Sunday, July 24: Marilyn Goslee, Robert Carter Edwards, Katie May, Joy Peterson, Pat Schulz, Jeff Thompson, Phillip Briggs, Denise & Richard Olson, Trisha & Casey Johnson, Greg & Shari Lassahn.
• Monday, July 25: Sue Hill, Kari Janka Hareid, Stan Mork, Ivy Oland, Ann Falksen, Rick Hagen, Cole Pospesel, Kristine & Jesse Routh.
• Tuesday, July 26: Clara White, her 101th birthday, Jordyn Marie Wobschall, Kristine Broskoff Routh, Mark Bartness, Jane Osmundson, Amy Radke, Jean Smith, Scott & Cheryl Christensen.
• Wednesday, July 27: Ben Groth, Lori Dirksen, Nita Dooley, Mark Helmers, Nicki Spurr, Rick Spurr, Rhiannon Farr, Alison Underland, Dave Schulz, Kory Klecker, Lillian Rose Olson, Steve & Jinny Nielsen, Travis & Ashley Broskoff, Marguerite & Milton Nelson.
• Thursday July 28: Mike Luhring, Kari Wayne, DeWayne Jensen, Dennis Jensen, Penny Jensen, Eric Lee, Christian Burnes, Donnie Turvold, Jim & Maryalice Hanson, George & Sue Stieglbauer, Gary & Emily Ayers, Melissa & Scott Michie, Ellie & Chad Schutrop.
Enjoy every joy your special day will bring.
