Frank Sinatra - Come Fly With Me

Mom had this great idea of emailing round a song G & GD love everyday - I'll put it up here as well. One of my favourite memories with my gran is dancing... around the kitchen, around the christmas tree, around the house in general. And Grandad used to lead me around on his feet - I think it's still the only way we can dance together as I'm completely uncoordinated.

Anyway, It's been a long time since I posted here, but I promise to get back into the swing of it. Pun intended.

xo R

Maramia

So Cheryl also sent me this link to herb garden information because she thought it might be interesting for Gran. It no doubt will be, but it also got me interested in what herbs would be recommended for lung health.

Unsurprisingly the clear winner is sage. The article on it states:

"Sage,(Salvia Officinalis), is referred to as the herb of longevity. Although best known as an ingredient in poultry stuffing, Sage(or edible sage/garden sage) has been used medicinally for thousands of years. In the Middle ages, Sage was thought to promote longevity. One legend says its healing comes directly from the Virgin Mary. 

Native to the Mediterranean region, its name comes from the Latin Salvare, which translates roughly as "to rescue" or "to heal." Sage is often used as a remedy for respiratory infections, congestion, cough, sore throats, appetite stimulant, indigestion and is said to have a beneficial effect on the liver. It is also given for fever, night sweats and urinary problems. Some women even find that it helps with menopausal symptoms." [Editor's Emphasis ]

So this got me thinking some more. Gran is drinking tea these days. My favourite tea in the Middle East is Maramia Tea*. And Maramia Tea is sage tea. Not only is it wonderful with sugar, but it beats the awkward conversation you could have on the Res asking about smudge sticks and chanting.

*yes, I am that pretentious.

A Refreshing Beverage Repleat With Doily

Mom, I think you know what you have to do. No, not fly to BC with smudge sticks... silly.


I'd like to conclude this post by drawing attention to this line of the above quoted text.

"Some women even find that it helps with menopausal symptoms."

Some women know who they are. Just sayin' - maybe you want to give it a shot. (Insert winky face here.)

Old Age Sex Guide

Hot.

This link from Cheryl is guaranteed to make you laugh, or if you're me, cringe a little too.

Yoga Would Really Be Great For That

I was just talking to my Aunt Ruth today about how I would probably like Yoga if I gave it a shot, but the people who actually DO Yoga really, really put me off it. Between their motivational facebook statuses and zen-like profile pics, their $100 lululemon sweat pants, and their endless complaints about how they just feel SO out of shape because they haven't been to yoga for a day - I just pretty much just want to gag all the time.

How I Feel About Yoga

Anyway, Ruth assured me that resistance to cliche is basically futile, so I probably shouldn't avoid doing things that are good for me because of it (Thanks Aunty - ever the font of encouragement and wisdom.) As true as that may be, I was still cringing at the thought of mass-produced yoga bimbos, when I stumbled upon this article. This chick also get's it, and promises that even if I get into Yoga, I don't have to be one of those people who compulsively recommends it to everyone else in a condescending, self-righteous tone. And she may have even convinced me to give it a go.


Yoga is supposed to be good for breathing & lung capacity afterall, a benefit which as a (very) recent ex-smoker, I could use. I literally run a minute before my lungs burn prohibitively. Ironically, it's always been Gran that runs and does Yoga. So, I'll give it a go for a while when I get back to T.O. and I swear I won't tell any of you how awesome it is unless you explicitly ask.

Because How Could This Even Be A Story?

I'm sure the Media has covered more ridiculous things, but this is still pretty silly.

But let's let the public (/the 4 people who read this) decide.

The question: Did Prince Williams balding hasten his engagement?

a) Yes - He could have done better but his self esteem was incapacitated so completely, the FUTURE KING OF ENGLAND settled for what he could get (namely - a gorgeous, and by all acounts lovely girl.)
b) Yes - Bald men are fugly and Prince William is no exception.
c) No - Don't be a fool.
d) Why on earth would anybody care?

Shout out to Lynn for another excellent contribution. If YOU have something you'd like to share, please feel free to email me at rebekka.unrau@googlemail.com.