Fusili with Garden Antipasto

 I made fusili with the intention of adding a few spoons from this jar of antipasto I have.  So I tossed the  pre boiled fusili with some olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, basil, oregano and garden antipasto.  Then I added 2 handfuls of shredded mozzarella cheese.  It is delicious, I will be making pasta this way often.  You can add anything  you have on hand to it.  It is a healthier version of mac and cheese I think.

Emotional Health.

 I thought this chart has good advice not only for children's emotional health, what do you think?  It says 'when I feel upset, worried or disappointed I can...' And healthy options are:

- visualize a peaceful place

- listen to relaxing music

- go outside

and many other things one can do

Here is the link with more information.

A good movie

 I have actually been out in the garden cleaning up a bit although it has been a cold start to spring.  It seems our neighbour who gives me vegetables from his garden every year broke his wrist a few months ago when he went ice fishing and slipped on the ice.  He does such a good job shovelling his property, luckily not much more snow fell after his fall.

I caught an episode of the Kelly Clarkson show where Lisa Kudrow from Friends was a guest.  Her new movie 'Better Nate Than Ever' premiered on Disney Plus Apr 1.  Husband M, son K and I loved it.  The kid who stars in the movie is so talented.  'Described as a coming-of-age story involving musical theater and Broadway, the story centers on the titular Nate Foster. Lisa Kudrow, Norbert Leo Butz and Joshua Bassett serve in supporting cast roles.'

We usually don't see a movie as soon as it is released, being generally late to the party, so this was a nice change!  Even better that we can watch it at home. I also like the Kelly Clarkson show.

Friday Art - Milky Way Splatter Painting

I am excited to show my 'Milky Way' splatter painting today.  It is (8 1/2'" x 11) on cardstock in acrylic.

I have seen photographers superimpose the milky way onto their photos and was inspired to do this painting similarly, including Toronto's CN Tower for extra effect.

Here are some of the process photos:

Rain's Thursday Art Date - Farm Life

 Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art Date's 'Farm Life' theme.  

I painted some sheep based on a photo my brother took in Tierra Del Fuego in Argentina.  He was at the Sur 54 Hotel there and saw these sheep grazing outside his hotel room.

Had some bad news this week that a very good friend has lung cancer.  The prognosis is good as she caught it early and the surgery has been done.  Still, it is upsetting.  Another friend told me she heard the meds cost $9,000 per month, hopefully one has added medical insurance.

Meme Wednesday

 

I got this complimentary bread one from Martha.

What does love mean

My cousin shared this beautiful inspirational piece he found, you might enjoy reading it:

 A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, 'What does love mean?' The answers they got were broader, deeper, and more profound than anyone could have ever imagined!

'When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore... So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love.' Rebecca - age 8

'When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.' Billy - age 4

'Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.' Karl - age 5

'Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs.' Chrissy - age 6

'Love is what makes you smile when you're tired.' Terri - age 4

'Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK.' Danny - age 8

'Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and just listen.' Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)

'If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate.' Nikka - age 6

(we need a few million more Nikka's on this planet)

'Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it every day.' Noelle - age 7

'Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.' Tommy - age 6

'During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling.

He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore.' Cindy - age 8

'My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.' Clare - age 6

'Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.' Elaine - age 5

'Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.' Chris - age 7

'Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.' Mary Ann - age 4

'I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones.' Lauren - age 4

'When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.' (what an image!) Karen - age 7

'Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross...' Mark - age 6

'You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.' Jessica - age 8

And the final one: The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, 'Nothing, I just helped him cry.'

Now, take 60 seconds and post this for other to see. And then be a child again today!