A new cheese for me

The photo above says:

‘Everytime you get upset at something, ask yourself if you were to die tomorrow, was it worth wasting your time being angry?' - Robert Tew

I thought this was good advice.

In the course of socializing at this time of year, I discovered a new cheese I liked, it is very buttery and fatty wouldn't  you know it.  It is called Manchego, turns out it is a Manchega sheep cheese from Spain.  I also learned (after eating the rind) it is one of those cheeses where you should to cut the rind off.

Peeking Through

I couldn't help noticing these tomatoes peeking through a neighbourhood garden the other day. I've never grown my own vegetables have you?

Warren Buffet offers this advice to college students and I thought it was good advice on life for everyone. He advises doing what you love, being a nice person and not to make the mistake of focussing on what you don't have.

My Unsolicited Advice and LED bulbs

Last week I popped into McDonald's restaurant before doing my groceries.  I had been to a zumba class at the gym and was having a good day.  I had some time to relax over a cup of coffee and I even pored over a newspaper.   There was an interesting article on the Mr Greek franchise company and how well it was doing, and in fact expanding internationally.   I sneezed and noticed an older lady looking across at me from another table.  I apologized and assured her it was just allergies and that I wasn't sick.  She said she didn't think I was sick.  She was eating her signature mcwrap sandwich.  All of a sudden, she pulled a tooth out of her sandwich.  At first, she didn't realize it was her own tooth.  As I got up to leave, I walked over and mentioned it would be expensive to have that tooth fixed.  She said 'It's a false tooth, so it won't be expensive to fix'.  Then she said 'My husband's in a nursing home, my house has been sold and I have to move immediately.  This is the last thing I wanted to happen now'.  I heard myself saying 'You get that tooth looked after, it's important to look after yourself first, you will feel so much better and everything will fall into place, you'll see!'  She smiled and thanked me as I went about my day.  Isn't it always easier to give other people advice?  It's your own problems that sometimes seem insurmountable.

At the grocery store I bought this new LED bulb.  Soon we won't be able to buy incandescents anymore as they are not as energy efficient.  I thought I would try out this new LED type.  I had printed off an Ontario government coupon.  They are trying to encourage people to switch over as soon as possible.  I did also buy a stock of incandescents.  I like them and find them brighter.

LED bulb