Two Rule Diet

 There are two big decisions that can put you on the right path and help you largely steer clear of antibiotics, excess sugar, unwanted chemicals, animal cruelty, and more.

Here then, is your two-step guide for an unassailably powerful personal food policy.

1. Stop eating junk and hyperprocessed food. This eliminates probably 80 percent of the stuff that is being sold as “food.”

2. Eat more plants than you did yesterday, or last year.

If you add “Cook your own food” to this list, it’s even more powerful, but these two steps alone allow you to reduce the amount of antibiotics you’re consuming; pretty much eliminate GMOs from your diet, lighten your carbon footprint; reduce your chances of becoming ill as a result of your diet; save money; cut way back on sugar, other junk and unnecessary and potentially harmful nonfood additives; and so on.

All without relying on corporate benevolence or the government getting things right. The power lies with you.

Procedure Day

Yesterday we traveled to Harlingen to a dentist for a cleaning procedure on my dental implants and application of antibiotic sleeves. It went well. Yes, it was painful and the throbbing hasn't quit yet but I can tell we are on the right track for a return to oral health. I will soon be able to eat raw carrots and celery and that is a good Christmas present for me.
After the procedure, we stopped by Marlene and Bernard's place. Their son Dwight was also there. Marlene and Bernard haven't been there long and it was good to see them again. We usually see them several times throughout the season. It is handy that they are only about 20-25 minutes drive from us. Next time we go I will be taking her some lemon juice with visions of lemon meringue pie dancing in my head. wink,wink.

Survival- Starting a Fire with Steel Wool & 9V Battery!

This tip is for all my camping friends who make a campfire as well as being a good survival tip. What an easy way to start one!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbwNJhJwnSs

Winners!

So far we are winners this season as the weather has been near perfect. Daytime highs in the 70's and nighttime lows in the 60's. Perfection!

I spotted these two cats on this attractive seating and thought they made a pretty picture. And below we have some peppers at our local H.E.B. and I thought they made a pretty picture too.

And gas at 2.29 is also attractive.

 Neither of these two will like this picture. I took it while they were busy putting new grips on Jan Raders golf clubs in their mini golf shop. A mailman in Jefferson Iowa taught Butch about using an air compressor for the job and he has done them that way ever since.