Mused after learning that the new season of Ted Lasso starts August 5 on Apple TV. Also learned that sprinkling a tiny amount of coriander (the seed of a cilantro plant) on blueberries enhances their flavor because they share a similar flavor substance. REALLY, I tried it
SKIN CARE SPECIAL:
CHRISTMAS IN JULY (AND AUGUST)
From July 27 through August 7, all skin care products are reduced. Purchase one item and get 10% off. Purchase 2 or more and receive 20% off, plus a 15 ml size PTIOX or AGE Interrupter with a travel bag. They retail for $75 and $58, respectively. While supplies last.
FEELINGS AND HAPPINESS, ARE YOU EMOTIONALLY SMARTER THAN A 5-YEAR-OLD?
Only 44% of Americans are “very satisfied” with their personal lives, down from 59% in 2007 and 65% before the pandemic. Is it a matter of our sociopolitical atmosphere, or is it from not understanding how to control our emotions about situations that cause us angst?
Some schools are beginning to teach young students how to understand their emotions. The premise is that this may help them feel more in control over situations, particularly within themselves. RULER stands for recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing, and regulating. Recognize the emotion you’re having or seeing in someone else. Understand the causes and consequences of emotions. Label what you’re feeling specifically. Express emotions in a way that matches the social context. Regulate emotions, acting in line with your goal and not your impulse.
Dysregulated emotions mean having trouble managing feelings, leading to anxiety and unhappiness. In some ways, they are feelings that life is out of one’s control. RULER helps in regaining some of that control.
(Did You Know? Since 1980, our economic output (how wealthy we are) has doubled per person. So why aren’t we happier? Rhetorical.)
Looking at it from another standpoint, the more time we spend trying to control what we can’t, the less happy we are. Moral: stop trying to control others’ behavior and put your energy back where happiness is actually created, in our own choices, relationships, and lives.
Class dismissed.
-Mel Robbins, Personal Growth Expert, Men’s Health Magazine, Andy Kessler, WSJ
LA DOLCE VITA, JOIE DE VIVRE:
Grilled Ratatouille or Summer Vegetables
Again, something easy to make with fresh vegetables. The recipe is from Food Network Kitchen, then my modifications for more depth.
3 beefsteak tomatoes, halved crosswise
2 zucchinis
1 eggplant
1 red onion, halved lengthwise
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 TBSP. fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
On a grill with medium heat, put tomatoes, zucchinis, eggplant, and onion and cook until slightly charred, turning every 5-6 minutes for about 15-20 minutes. Cool. Chop vegetables in bite-size pieces and fold in oil, basil, parsley, thyme, garlic, and 1 TBSP. salt. Serve room temp.
My modifications:
I add to this 1 leek, white part halved lengthwise, yellow tomato, red bell pepper, yellow zucchini, hot peppers, and purple cherry tomatoes. It’s helpful to have an insert for the grill that has holes so that small foods such as the peppers and cherry tomatoes don’t fall through the grates. I also add a ¼ cup of vinegar for acid and balance.
MONTHLY PAYMENT PLANS:
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