Arugula is a Cruciferous Vegetable That is Associated With Reduced Breast Cancer Risk:
A number of population studies have found a lower risk of breast cancer associated with consumption of one or more cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables contain a variety of sulfur-containing compounds call glucosinolates which can be converted into various isothiocyanates that have chemopreventive activities against breast cancer. Arugula contains a meaningful level of isothiocyanates. So try our Arugula Salad recipe and reduce your of breast cancer at the same time.
“Try out at least three other themes — even if you’re happy with the one you first chose. Try one you’re drawn to, and one you would never use.”
If I have multiple things to choose from; I have to look, re-look and look several more times before making a decision. I took more time than necessary viewing the different theme options to complete this assignment.
After trying three, I concluded that I was happier with the current theme. I wrote about this for the Day 1 Assignment, “Say Your Name.”
My question?????? HOW DO I GET THE OLD THEME BACK?
Confession, I plead guilty to being computer and blogosphere challenged.
The Day 1 Assignment was to “edit your title and tagline.” On January 13, I will celebrate my Two Year Blogging Anniversary.
I did change the original theme, but my title and tagline remains the same.
Current Theme
The current theme was custom designed by a designer that I found while surfing through blogosphere. The fee was nominal; and, I like the overall appearance.
The pastel soft pink/white background coloring as well as the title written in cursive depicts the softness and warmth that I wanted to convey in my blog.
My blog title came from a book club, Seasoned Sistah, that I was active in for a number of years. The club disbanded shortly after I retired to Florida in 2010; and, I decided to use the name when I began blogging in 2013. With the approval of the three former members, I added the “2” to separate my blog from the book club’s name.
My Tagline, Today is Better than Yesterday, is the way I choose to live in this last season of my life.
I AM open to change and either during or at the end of Blogging 101, I may decide to make a change.
“Publish a post for your dream reader, and include a new-to-you element in it.”
Dear President Obama:
I cast my first vote in 1960 at the age of 18; and, thereafter, I continued to vote in every Presidential election. Because people suffered and died fighting for our rights to vote, I felt it was my obligation to cast my vote. But, I never saw any value in voting during the mid-term elections.
Instantly, when you, the Junior Senator from Illinois, announced your candidacy, I became a political junkie. Though I donated, volunteered, and voted; truthfully, I didn’t think you could win the Presidency.
You won. And I continued to support you by donating, volunteering and voting in the 2010, 2012, and 2014 elections. Voting for the first time in mid-term elections because I saw the value in supporting your administration and policies.
A Black man in the White House, led me to believe we were moving toward overcoming the racial divide in this country. But, the divide appears wider and even goes beyond race. And, I was sad.
I was saddened that you are disrespected, hated, and demonizedby so many.
I was saddened that members of Congress met on the evening of your first inauguration and vowed to make you a one-term President.
I was saddened that there are people who fail to see the value in providing affordable health care to the uninsured and underinsured.
I was saddened by those who think it’s okay to deny and/or suppress our right to vote.
I was saddened with proposals to privatize and/or voucherize Medicare.
I was saddened by our failure to deal with gun control.
I was saddened by the inability to deal with the Illegal Immigration issues.
But, I was uplifted after reading your November 7 letter:
“Yvonne, the hardest thing in politics is changing the status quo. The easiest thing is to get cynical. The Republicans had a good night on Tuesday, Yvonne — but believe me when I tell you that our results are better because you stepped up, talked to your family and friends, and cast your ballot. I want you to remember we’re making progress. There are workers who have jobs today who didn’t have them before. There are millions of families who have health insurance today who didn’t have it before. There are kids going to college today who didn’t have the opportunity to go to college before. So don’t get cynical, Yvonne. Cynicism didn’t put a man on the moon. Cynicism has never won a war, or cured a disease, or built a business, or fed a young mind. Cynicism is a choice. And hope will always be a better choice.I have hope for the next few years, and I have hope we’re going to accomplish together.”
Mr. President, I appreciate your taking the time to connect with me; and, I am grateful that my cynicism didn’t keep you out of the White House. Thank you of this uplifting letter.
SeasonedSistah2
To My Readers: Now, I realize this letter went out to millions, but I feel less cynical and more hopeful after reading it.
The outcome of the 2014 mid-term election is disappointing. But, acceptance and awareness tells me not to dwell on the past.
So, today, I choose to live in the present moment with a smile.
My youngest granddaughter, Cupcake, always brings happiness and joy into my space. Regrettably, she lives two thousand miles away. However, when I pull up her photos on my computer screen:
“Capture an establishing shot of a street scene in your neighborhood — or someplace new.
On this assignment date, Hubby and I were delayed at O’Hare Airport in Chicago for more than ten hours waiting for a connecting flight to Orlando.
This photo was “someplace new” for me. While, I enjoyed talking with Hubby, people watching and shooting photos on my iPhone, I was happy to end my stay at this overwhelmingly large and beautiful airport.
O’Hare Field Airport, Chicago. Illinois 11/04/2014
SeasonedSistah 