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National Picnic Day — A Day Late

Picnic shelter overlooking Platte River Copyright R.A. Robbins 2012 Image copyright 2011 by R.O & R.A. Robbins — Picnic shelter overlooking Platte River
Image copyright 2011 by R.O & R.A. Robbins

Yesterday was National Picnic Day and yes, I found it too late. But better late than never, right? I am a big fan of eating outside. Actually I am a big fan of getting outside any way possible, but eating outside in nature is special. Breathing the fresh air and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature, just makes food taste better. Plus you have the added benefit of feeling like there’s no hurry, you can just relax and enjoy your meal.

We just had our deck stained and we are using it much more than we did last summer. While we still enjoy packing a picnic and going somewhere we are also enjoying taking our lunch or dinner out on the patio and enjoying the fresh air and being serenaded by bird song.

So on this glorious spring day here in Oklahoma, I encourage you to get outside. While you’re at it pack a lunch and make a day of it.

Thought for Today

“That is one good thing about this world…there are always sure to be more springs.” — L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea

[Source” http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/spring%5D

Thought for Today

“Science has never drummed up quite as effective a tranquilizing agent as a sunny spring day.” —W. Earl Hall

Thought for Today

“To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one’s family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one’s own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.” — Buddha

[Source: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_peace.html%5D

Thought for Today

“An optimist is the human personification of spring” —Susan J. Bissonette

Thought for Today

“I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden.” — Ruth Stout

Thought for Today

“Spring would not be spring without bird songs.” — Francis M. Chapman

12 Tips for Gluten Free Living #4: Don’t Forget Your Fruits and Veggies

When you are just starting out it may seem gluten is everywhere, hiding in everything. The good news is it’s not. However, finding those places where gluten is not may seem overwhelming.

I suggest starting with groups of naturally gluten free foods.

Fruits and vegetables are a wonderful place to start.

They are not only good, but good for you, packed with valuable nutrients and fiber.
Learn new ways to use these foods raw as well as new ways to cook and serve them.
As you learn more about where gluten is and is not you may start adding meat and other ingredients.

You’re not limited to only fruits and vegetables by any means, but don’t overlook these important gluten free foods. You need them to be healthy.

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Rogene Robbins is the author of The Gluten Free Good Life and other books available at Espirational Books and Amazon.com’s Kindle Store. Please visit her Healthy and Gluten Free page to learn about Rogene’s own gluten free good life.

Thought for Today

“We’re all a little weird. And life is a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall into mutually satisfying weirdness—and call it love—true love.”
― Robert Fulghum, True Love