Neck Problems & Tension This Should Help

I gotta’ say this does help after sitting writing my stories for a few hours. GIve it a try sure can’t hurt ya.

1. Relax Your Breathing. If you do nothing else, do this simple breathing technique. Natural breathing is the foundation for the mind and body to relax and for qi to flow throughout the body. Stand in a comfortable position with your feet shoulder width apart, arms at your side, and knees slightly bent. Breathe into your stomach, allowing your abdomen to gently rise on inhale and fall on the exhale. After practicing for a while, this type of breathing often becomes your natural breath and you will feel more relaxed and calm. For a more in depth explanation, read this post.

2. Shake It Out. Maintaining the relaxed breathing, slowly begin to rock your shoulders and arms back and forth. Gradually increase this movement and shake out any tension. Remember to smile and have fun with it. You might even try adding a hardy belly laugh.

3. Gaze at the Heavens and Earth. Standing in the same position, relax your face and eyes. Slowly, bend your neck down and look at the ground, allow your muscles to relax. Then gently raise your head and look up. Try not to focus your gaze on any one particular object, but relax and look into the distance. Repeat this motion for about ten repetitions.

4. Look Both Ways Before You Cross. From a forward looking position, rotate your head to the left. When you have reached your limit, hold your head there for a moment and inhale, then slowly turn your head back to the right. Be careful not to over rotate which can cause pain and injury.

5. Rotate your head. Very very slowly roll your head in circles. Keep your eyes and face relaxed. Start rolling to the right ten times and then to the left. This is great to do in the middle of the day if you have minor neck pain.

Smoking in a car with kids could earn you a $109 fine

You know this here thing where these government officials keep on putting these laws in effect is nonsense through my eyes.  I would like to think that us humans here on this earth has the minds and capabilities to do things on our own in a right justice way without the help of the powers that be, forcing it down our throats.  Thing is why the fine? Some say, well, it forces folks to do the right thing. I say that all they want is to make money, same as all the carbon taxes and things they put on items.  Why not just stop making these things that hurt the environment. Again all boils down to money.  Pretty soon one won’t be able to go out of their homes with out spending a dollar anymore. Hmmm, kind of should take that back a wee bit, as I think we are paying it now. My Opinion Only

Low In-Come Families Hmmm

Take A look at this article: The Ontario child benefit available to low-income families will nearly double to $1,100 a year beginning in July, Premier Dalton McGuinty  Dalton Gang, said yesterday. Now my views on this. Why? Well they feel free to tell their side of things so……….I figure I am entitled to my side of things.  Here’s what I think.

Now don’t think I am being insensitive, as I am not.  There is families out there having a hard time.  I do feel though, that a line has to be drawn somewhere.  I honestly feel that families wanting children should sit down and see if they can really afford to have them or not.  My wife and I years ago, did just that. We figured it out that if we couldn’t raise our children with out the help of government, than we shouldn’t be having them.  End results, we had two fine boys and never asked for a nickle, even in hard times. They never went hungry and always had a loving home to live in.  Sure, there are young ones out there that comes from broken homes that need our help, I am not denying that, and yes we should help them. Just that what this government is doing now, is for one thing only, and that is to get votes come next election.  They have to look somewhere, as one doesn’t have to be a lawyer to see what they have done so far, and folks are slowly I think getting the message.

On one other topic here.  The part where it says they are going to build more homes for low income folks, putting thousands of folks back to work.  OK. Now think about that for a moment.  Now here is what I think. Any job that is created by government isn’t good for this country. Why? Simple as any government person getting paid is being paid by us tax payers.  We basically are just paying ourselves.  If all we had was government officials in this country which is almost all we do have, we would soon be a destroyed country. The way one should look at it is, it’s like paying off one credit card with another. It works once or twice, but after that you are in for major hard times.  Simple as that.  We don’t need more government jobs, we need more folks starting business’s here in Canada and I mean Canada, then hiring Canadians, should say Canadians only.  Then money will be created and brought to being the right way instead of through goverments.  Simple as that. Until then we will never go ahead. But, this is what big governments want from you today. They want you to be under their thumb. They want you to be dependant on them. This is not the way to go.  The way to go is to look after yourselves and your families.  Get more self efficient, and get out of debt.  You don’t need all these things that they are throwing at you and more so they shouldn’t be doing it with hard earned tax dollars. I could tell you what I really think of taxes, but won’t, not here in this article anyways.

For me I look forward to getting out of bed each morning knowing that I went through life, not asking for one red cent from anyone, not that they would have given me anything back when anyways. Raising our family on our own, (meaning my wife and I) and building our dream which we have now without any big banking institution or government official, has made my wife and I what we are today.  My Opinion Only.

What One Needs For A Good Salad

I like to get my salad off to a good healthy start by making a bed of leafy dark green vegetables. Lettuce is the traditional favorite, but stay away from the iceberg variety. Its lighter color gives it away as it is low on nutritional value. Choose instead from romaine, green leaf lettuce, and spinach. Better yet, mix in some of each. Baby green spinach is a real good choice too.

Raw Broccoli The Way To Go

Levels of the beneficial, cancer-fighting compound sulforaphane in broccoli are reduced by 90 percent when the vegetable is cooked, so I would think it would be a good idea for folks to get to eatin’ raw broccoli mixed in with their salad.  At the very least once a week.  Thing is you will have to either buy organic or grow your own.  Just one more reason to get  out there this spring and get to planting your own garden. I should say boiled broccoli is better than nothing, just don’t over cook it. Also best to eat it with tomatoes as the combination fights off cancer. My Opinion Only

Also remember my new Gardening book which will be out March 22/2009 great book for sure. Loaded with all kinds of gardening tips, recipies and help in getting that new garden of yours into being.

Friday Humor For Your Coffee

Parrot at Auction

One day David went to an auction. While he was there,
 he bid for a parrot.
 David really wanted this bird, so he got caught up
 and thoroughly involved in the bidding.
 He kept on bidding, but kept getting outbid,
 so he bid higher and higher and higher. 

Finally, after he had bid much more than he had intended,
 David won the bid; the parrot was his at last.

As he was paying for the parrot, he said to the auctioneer,
 "I hope this parrot can talk. I would hate to have
 paid this much for it,
 only to find out that he can't talk!" 

"Don't worry." said the auctioneer, "He can talk.
 Who do you think kept bidding against you?"

Canadian Flags, Made In China…

You know this article about where our flags are being made is just a tip of the ice- burg.  I am glad however that it has been brought out into the open, only thing is will the Dalton Gang get to doing something about it. Not likely.  It will soon be forgotten’ as everything else.  Their little trick is, that when something like this comes along that is going against them,the powers that be, they just start other rumors and folks minds are swayed onto other things.  I can’t see why folks let it happ,en but they do.  Take A Look.  My Opinion Only

http://www.thestar.com/article/605358

First Day Of Spring In Port Loring

Well first day of spring here in Port Loring Ontario.  Great day to be alive. Well any day being alive is better than the alternative.  Sure doesn’t feel like it temperature wise though, as this morning it was down to 12 degrees old school.  But there is warmth in the sun, so that is a sure sign things are moving toward them lazy hazy days of summer.  Thought I would put together our holiday and vacation dates for ya.  Take A Look.

March 2009
8th Daylight Saving Time Begins
17th St. Patrick’s Day
20th First Day of Spring

April 2009
1st April Fools Day
5th Palm Sunday
10th Good Friday
12th Easter Sunday
20th Passover

May 2009
10th Mothers Day
18th Victoria Day
25th Memorial Day (US)

June 2009
21st Fathers Day
21st First Day of Summer

July 2009
1st Canada Day
4th Independence Day (US)

Chinese-Made Drywall

Kind of makes a feller think huh? Well……… just one more reason why we should be growing and building our own items right here in Canada. Take A Look. My Opinion Only

Officials are looking into claims that Chinese-made drywall installed in some Florida homes is emitting smelly, corrosive gases and ruining household systems such as air conditioners, the Consumer Product Safety Commission says.
Gas emitted from defective drywall corrodes copper wiring, turning it black, some Florida homeowners say.

Gas emitted from defective drywall corrodes copper wiring, turning it black, some Florida homeowners say.

The Florida Health Department, which is investigating whether the drywall poses any health risks, said it has received more than 140 homeowner complaints. And class-action lawsuits allege defective drywall has caused problems in at least three states — Florida, Louisiana and Alabama — while some attorneys involved claim such drywall may have been used in tens of thousands of U.S. homes.

Homeowners’ lawsuits contend the drywall has caused them to suffer health problems such as headaches and sore throats and face huge repair expenses.

The drywall is alleged to have high levels of sulfur and, according to homeowners’ complaints, the sulfur-based gases smell of rotten eggs and corrode piping and wiring, causing electronics and appliances to fail.

“It’s economically devastating, and it’s emotionally devastating,” said Florida attorney Ervin A. Gonzalez, who filed one of the lawsuits. It would cost a third of an affected home’s value to fix the dwelling, Gonzalez said.

Morning Humor, Young Versus Old

Couldn’t have said it better myself.

Apparently, a self-important college freshman attending a recent football game took it upon himself to explain to a senior citizen sitting next to him why it was impossible for the older generation to understand his generation.

‘You grew up in a different world, actually an almost primitive one’ the student said, loud enough for many of those nearby to hear. ‘The Young people of today grew up with television, jet planes, space travel, man walking on the moon. Our space probes have visited Mars. We have nuclear energy, ships and electric and hydrogen cars, cell phones. Computers with light-speed processing… And more.’

After a brief silence the senior citizen responded as follows:

‘You’re right, son. We didn’t have those things when we were young … so we invented them. Now, you arrogant little xx#*, what are you doing for the next generation?’

Good Morning

Well Maple Syrup is on hold for today as it stopped running being so cold out there. Down to 18 degrees here this morning with snow flurries.  It will be back in a day or so soon as the old sun makes its appearance.  Still got a bit more to boil down though so will finish that off this morning then get to pouring a bit over some pancakes.  Tea time here lookin’ out. Have a great day.

Good Morning From Port Loring

Well nice morning here. Sun is a shinnin’, maple syrup is running, so what could be better than that.  Just got the shop stove going so going to be a maple syrup day here in Port Loring. Now don’t get me wrong we don’t make it big time like some, we just make enough each year for ourselves.  We do up around three to five quarts which gives my wife and I a nice taste.  So………..tea time here then get at it. Talk Soon

Almost Maple Syrup

For those that can’t afford or get out to buy real maple syrup this spring.  Hers is a substitute.  Myself, I am in the process right now of making real maple syrup.  Tapped a few trees around my property, so shouldn’t be to long before I am having some of my wife’s home made pancakes covered with natures best.

1 c Brown sugar, Best to use raw sugar cane, tastes better and better for you.
1/3 c Water
1/8 ts Salt
1/4 ts Vanilla extract

In saucepan dissolve sugar in water. Add salt and boil for 1 minute. Add vanilla and mix well. Serve warm. Yield: 3/4 cup.

Acorn Squash, Pretty Tasty

Hm………Good,can’t wait till summer.

2 c Acorn squash (cubed)
2 ts Butter
1 ts Orange rind
1/4 c Orange juice
2 tb Sugar replacement

Cook squash in small amount of boiling water until crisp-tender; drain. Melt butter in saucepan. Add orange rind, juice and sugar replacement. Cook over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Add squash; cover. Continue cooking until squash is tender.

Afgan Police Get Fundings From Canada. Can You Believe It?

You know I just can’t understand the thinking in the way we hand out our tax payers money.  Like this article.  Take A Look.

Canada will put $21 million toward the salaries of Afghan police and prison guards over the next two years, it was revealed on Tuesday.

In my eyes this will do nothing to help that country.  What they should be doing is looking after our own country.  We have to learn that it’s a selfish world.  We have to look after ourselves first then we can help others.  We got enough going on here in this country without looking after other countries. This image of peace keepers us Canadians is suppose to have should have never been started in the first place.  Peace keepers, nonsense, should be money giveres and the only reason we hand out money is to make money, but not for the tax payers. My Opinion Only, as  usual.

High Cholesteral Isn’t As Bad as They Would Like You To Think.

I have always said the treating we are doing today for folks with high Cholesteral isn’t the right way to go about it. Cholesteral is a much needed item that we need to survivie. Take a look at this artilce, as always it’s your decision.  My Opinion Only

If you’ve been religiously counting cholesterol grams in an attempt to eliminate it from your diet, you may be startled to hear the main function of cholesterol in the body is not to clog your arteries. The media has propagated cholesterol as a vile substance akin to trans fat, but in reality, it’s not so simple. Cholesterol is not all bad – in fact, it has important functions in a variety of vital processes in your body.

First it should be noted that cholesterol is not a type of fat; it is a high-molecular-weight alcohol made in the liver and other cells in the body. It is not water-soluble and cannot actually be transported freely in the blood. Instead, it is carried in lipoprotein throughout the body so it performs essential duties.

Banks and Powers That Be All Work Together Not For Us

Take a look at this article.  Not good but after you read it take a look at Thomas Jefferson’s quote many years ago.  Also more on this bank thing in past blogs.

The financial system remains fragile, despite a US$700-billion bailout of the banking system approved by Congress in October and U.S. President Barack Obama has said more money will likely be needed to repair debt-laden banks.

“If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, it expects what never was and never will be.”

“If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation then by deflation, the banks and the corporations will grow up around them, will deprive the people of all property until their children wake up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs.”

“I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies.”

“I wish it were possible to obtain a single amendment to our constitution – taking from the federal government their power of borrowing.”

-Thomas Jefferson

Welcome to my little corner of the countryside, where storytelling meets the everyday joys of woodworking, farming, and gardening. I’m GW, a writer and published author with over thirty years of experience.