DRINKING BUTTERMILK and slowing down

 

THIS MORNING, I'M ICING MY KNEE AFTER FALLING the other day.  I lost my balance after my right foot scrapped the edge of a curb causing me to lose my balance, go into a run and fall.

One of those slow motion thoughts of going down took place.  I maybe should have tried to bow my back in an attempt to counter balance the fall.  This may have stopped the fall, but jar the body elsewhere.  I fell landing on my right knee scrapping it raw and right hip.  Absolutely no pain in my hip, but I ache in my neck, left knee and leg mostly.

The left knee popped when I was working at getting in the standing position.  Hubby held a hand out to help me up.

This go round, I felt absolutely NO EMBARRASSMENT when I tumbled.  There have been times that I'd look around to see if anyone saw that.  I have made progress with not caring how offensive this fall looked to my dignity.  I sat on the newly rained-on sidewalk and wiggled body parts first to see if I was still functioning.  Fortunately, my bottom wasn't soaked from sitting on the sidewalk.

TODAY, I am icing the left knee with frozen peas.  I truly do not need anything to slow me down as I work on getting settled in the COTTAGE, Hubby's Christmas Eve Birthday and of course CHRISTMAS.  The fall says otherwise.  YOU WILL SLOW DOWN EVEN MORE.

Here it is Christmas Eve.  I have a birthday cake to make and frost before 3 o'clock.  I wanted to make peppermint patties as well.  I am in the middle of unwrapping candy canes to crush and sprinkle in the melted white chocolate for the patties.

The house is a total mess STILL from our move 8 weeks ago.  I had hopes of having the KITCHEN up and going before CHRISTMAS and now that it will be changed to NEW YEAR's DAY.  Staying flexible as best I can.

I know I have a doctor's appointment the week as I am still coughing and want to know why if possible.  I sprinkled cayenne pepper in my tea yesterday and I think it helped some so I will continue doing this to see if it helps even more.  Simply sprinkle about an 1/8th of a tsp. into hot tea and sip.  It does have a kick to it and burning/tingling in the mouth when sipping.  It doesn't last, but it is noticeable while doing the sipping.

I will begin sipping a little pickle juice each day as well as BUTTERMILK.  The health benefits of BUTTERMILK were a surprise to read.  

Why BUTTERMILK?  

BUTTERMILK BENEFITS:

It is a low-fat source of protein, offering amino acids necessary for cell repair and growth.  Additionally, buttermilk is rich in vitamins like B12, riboflavin, and calcium, which are vital for maintaining healthy bones, promoting energy production, and supporting the nervous system.

Shall see what it does for my personal body chemistry this new year.  Will I be able to stand the taste?  Not sure.  

Acidified buttermilk is a substitute made by adding a food-grade acid such as white vinegar or lemon juice to milk.  It can be produced by mixing 1 tablespoon (0.5 US fluid ounces, 15 ml) of acid with 1 cup (8 US fluid ounces, 240 ml) of milk and letting it sit until it curdles after about 10 minutes. Any level of fat content for the milk ingredient may be used, but whole milk is usually used for baking.

Commercially produced buttermilk is comparable to regular milk in terms of food energy and fat. One cup (237 mL) of whole milk contains 660 kilojoules (157 kilocalories) and 8.9 grams of fat. One cup of whole buttermilk contains 640 kJ (152 kcal) and 8.1 grams of total fat. Low-fat buttermilk is also available. Buttermilk contains vitamins, potassium, calcium, and traces of phosphorus.

It seems like a BUTTERMILK kind of day,
~d

Casting Crowns - I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day (Lyrics)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

~d

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Wondering when saying MERRY CHRISTMAS first started.  1534?

"Merry Christmas" has been used since at least 1534.  A dated letter from bishop John Fisher to Henry VIII's chief minister Thomas Cromwell reveals as much. The English carol, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," which was introduced in the 1500s, also uses the popular phrase.

Historians believe it might boil down to a simple grammatical lesson. "Happy" is a word that describes an inner emotional condition, while "merry" is more of a behavior descriptor—something active and maybe even raucous. Consider, for example, the free-spirited act of "merry-making" versus the state of simply "being happy."

Remembering that JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON puts this time of the year in perspective.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LORD.  Happy Birthday!  What a joyous thing to say and welcome into our lives.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!

~d

ONE OF THOSE DAYS

HUBBY DID THE MATH and when a rebate check came in the mail from MENARDS he decided it was time to go get a new HOT WATER HEATER.  We'd have to rent one of their trucks so the heater rides upright when we do.

I tinked away in the PANTRY taking canned goods out of it and replacing the shelves with cookware and small appliances.  Still not done, but work on it when I can.

We got dressed and went to town to fuel the car and pick up mail.  Drove over to the PHARMACY and THRIFT SHOP.  Just as I stepped up on the curb to the THRIFT SHOP, my right foot dragged the corner of the step up which caused me to lose my balance and down I went on my right knee and hip.  Instantly when I hit the cement sidewalk, I rolled over into a sitting position.  Didn't know that I could still move so fast for an old lady.  

Hubby had stayed in the car and when he looked up he saw that I had fallen.  Getting out of the car to assist me another man asked if I was alright and if I needed help getting up?  I needed to sit for a minute before getting up.  I sat there rubbing my right knee knowing it was scraped raw. Fortunately my jeans didn't rip.  Still intact.  These WERE my GOOD jeans.  Still are.

It had rained.  I sat there on the wet sidewalk wiggling my toes, legs, knees and body.  Everything worked.  Got up and went into the THRIFT SHOP!  My left knee popped as I stood up.  Oops. This may promote a problem later.  Looked at the goods and found a couple of small platters. One looks rather old, one mid-century and the other one like CHRISTMAS with snowflakes. Will use the CHRISTMAS looking one to hold chocolate covered pretzels and wash up the mid-century platter for my daughter.  I've got some turtles, pretzels and will make some peppermint patties on Saturday.  

Went ahead and headed over to Manhattan to eat Lunch, do some banking business and shop for some groceries.  Too tired to go to MENARDS to purchase our Hot Water Heater.  Will return tomorrow to take care of the Hot Water Heater when we are better rested. 

THE WEEK-END IS HERE.  I'll work on making the pantry a Butler's PANTRY.  Hubby will turn 69 and we'll celebrate CHRISTMAS 2023 in the GRAND COTTAGE.  It seems impossible that CHRISTMAS is here.  Onward to the NEW YEAR.  No snow in the forecast.  Cold weather.  

I HOPE TO START THE NEW YEAR with the pantry up and going.  Lord willing it will be and I will be happy about it.  That will be my HOPE.

Another full day even if it were another one of those days.  The hours pass so quickly, it's night before I know it.  I am sore from the fall.  Especially my left knee that popped.  Another challenge as I work on the house.  

Watching the 1946 movie, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed.  It's one of my favorites.  I've never tired of it.  This time I watched with tears in my eyes.  When it first came out, the public didn't much care for the movie not until the 1970s.  A CHRISTMAS CLASSIC these days.  I love the charm of it all.         

IT IS A WONDERFUL LIFE.  One of the best,

~d

POTWIN PLACE

POTWIN PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD IN TOPEKA is well illuminated during the month of December. It is a wonderful place to visit as the neighborhood is inviting.  Most of the older houses are decorated for CHRISTMAS.  The pics don't do the neighborhood justice.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AT POTWIN PLACE!

My pictures fail to do this place justice at CHRISTMAS.  

CAROLERS!

TOPEKA ZOO

LOVELY WEATHER
FOR A NIGHT OF LOOKING
AT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!
~d