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WHAT ARE THE FOUR MAJOR FOOD GROUPS?

For CHOCOHOLICS: DARK CHOCOLATE, WHITE CHOCOLATE, BROWNIES and FUDGE.
For HEAVIES: FAT,SALT, SUGAR, and CAFFEINE.
For BACHELORS: FAST, FROZEN, JUNK, and SPOILED.
For DRINKERS: MALT, BARLEY, HOPS, and YEAST.

Healthy Popcorn

Well, you might have already heard of it but for the benefit of those who still don’t know, popcorn is full of antioxidants.  Studies show that the somewhat soft and crunchy snack is packed with polyphenols, antioxidants that prevent cell damage.  Polyphelnols are also known to have anti-inflammatory properties so they are good at fighting diseases.  Experts say, it is from the hull and not the white soft parts that you get the most benefits.

We all know that popcorn is rich in fiber but now there is more to it than just that.  Of course, you should steer clear of the microwaveable ones because apparently, the butter flavored packs contain a chemical that is linked to a fatal lung disease.  It is better to get yourself a popcorn maker and make your own healthy popcorn.

I love making my own because I get to control the flavors.  I don’t like salty popcorn and I love that I can create my own flavors.  Ever tried butter and soy sauce yet?  Oh, it’s so simple to make.  Just melt a few tablespoons of unsalted butter and add a few dashes of light soy sauce (I prefer Kikkoman) and mix it with your newly popped corn.  You can also add a few dashes of cayenne pepper if you like it hot.  Enjoy!

Movie Marathon

Weekends in my my family are usually movie days. We would lounge around the den and watch movie after movie after movie. Before the weekend arrives, I would take several trips to the grocery. I would buy, pizza, chips, hot dogs, burgers and popcorn. Meals are taken in the den. The boys cook the pizza and burgers. My daughter and I prepare the hot dogs and popcorn. I also keep a few bags of candies and chocolates. Our small ref is stocked with root beer, it’s my family’s favorite soda. These movie marathons help us bond together. Food is the common denominator for use. My family loves to eat.

Sometimes, friends and relatives come over to watch with us. It becomes a full blown barbecue. My husband starts up his grill. He broils some mean burgers. They would all line up and wait for their turn and get some of those delicious burgers.The kids love his meat pizza. My husband is always a hit with everyone. He makes sure you get what you want. He also brings out his steaks and baby back ribs for the moms and dads. Everyone leaves fully satisfied and satiated. They look forward to our next part.

Office Upgrade

My husband’s office is upgrading their internal communications systems. Every cubicle and floor would have its own wireless intercom. Communication will be faster and more personal. Specific employees can now be called to report or invited to a meeting. Back in the day, they had phones and wired intercoms. Their cables usually get busted and it greatly adds to their maintenance cost. Several units conk out at the same time which somehow slows down their operations. Sometimes, the entire system simply gives and paralyzes their operations. Communications is a big part of their company’s operations. Downed communication systems is a big no-no.

These new wireless intercom systems will eliminate these setbacks. There are no cables that go bad. The system will continue to function. All the division heads are elated. Calling on employees is completely worry-free. Meetings are quickly organized leading to smoother operations. In a company where speed is of the essence, quick response is imperative. They finish their projects before the due date, earning their company bonuses from their clients. The employees have very high morale. They work more enthusiastically. Incentives are given out regularly. The company has even instituted quarterly bonuses the make the employees happy and fulfilled.

Cooler Than Cool

Spring is an in between season. It’s kind of warm and kind of cool. Wear a jacket and you feel hot. Wear an ordinary shirt and you’ll feel cold. My best bet is to wear something in the middle. I always wear a vest. It doesn’t have to too flashy or too plain. There are many Cool Vests around. I would choose a Cool Vest that would suit my age and personality. I wouldn’t wear something that would make me, a middle-aged grandmother, look like someone trying so hard to look like a teenager. I know my place and would make sure that I would be respected. It’s funny how some would feel cool when they wear something worn by people a lot younger than them. That isn’t cool.

I always want to look respectable. I want to look and am proud of my age. I may be a grandmother yet be cool. Being cool doesn’t mean you have to dress up as spunky as a kid. It would make your age more obvious and you may even get unaccepted stares from people around you. What is cool is if you act and dress your age. I’m proud because I’m cooler than cool.