Opal the Movie

After several years in the making " Opal the Movie" is up and appearing on the big screen. Director Dina Ciraulo and crew took their time to produce a quality film. A trailer appears on facebook and on You Tube. Highly interesting and full of mystery. Watch it when you can. I'm hoping that they will be able to show the film in Washington and Oregon. As Opal had strong ties to both. Much of her close family still resides there. We have always heard of Opal and her life...the books, music,plays and now a feature length movie. She is a legend... too bad she didn't get to see this for herself. She was a remarkable woman of the times. She would have loved the internet movement for her writing. Know she is smiling about her movie...more later from me on this.

America's Safest Cities

This list is produced by Forbes magazine. A very reputable company. Are any of your favorite cities on the list this year? I hope so! Every year we wonder if the city we live in will make the list for something... hopefully good or even better! 1. Plano, Texas. 2. Portland, Oregon. 3.Honolulu, Hawaii 4. San Jose, California 5. Omaha, Nebraska 6. New York, New York 7. Santa Ana, California 8. Anaheim, California 9. San Diego, California 10. Glendale, Arizona. These cities try hard to stay safe for their residents. It is a great goal for all cities. Thank You! you can read more on this subject @ Forbes.com A good site for all kinds of interesting topics.

Heart Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Well, we all know that Chocolate Chip Cookies are quite possibly the best cookie ever. Dr. Oz seems to think that his are the best. They test and re-test the show's recipes. So I'm passing the information on to you. Check it out @ doctorOz.com/recipes other good ideas for the holidays with healthy food also. Tasty and healthy, can't beat that! Enjoy the day living simple.

Five Tips for Happiness

Five tips for Happiness: 1. Appreciating what we have. 2.Having a sense of purpose. 3.Spending time with family and friends. 4. Thinking positive, optimistic attitude. 5. Living for today, in the moment. All of our choices, actions and basic thoughts influence our happiness. Most importantly, let your family and friends know that you appreciate who they are and that you're glad they are a part of your life. Be happy, always think happy thoughts and give happiness back to others. It may take a little effort, but the payoff is well worth the effort, spreading happiness makes us feel good about ourselves always! Enjoy...

Hawaiian Papaya

Hawaiian Papaya is truly and amazing fruit... it packs so much delicious food value into a small space.... They are full of fiber, vitamin E and C, beta-carotene, potassium, vitamins A and B, even some calcium. It also ranks in the top 5 healthiest fruits, which include guava, watermelon, grapefruit, and kiwi. My favorite vareities are:kapoho solo, rainbow, sunrise, kamiya and laie gold. All of which are grown in Hawaii. I eat these cut in half, sprinkled with fresh lemon for a tasty treat full of great nutrition. My Aunt Peggy taught me this way to fix the papaya while visiting her in the Islands one year. She was a very good cook! and understood the Hawaiian way of preparing food. For more information check out, www. hawaiipapaya.com Enjoy that special taste of the islands!

Fall Allergies, 12 worst cities

Okay, some interesting news for all of us who suffer from Fall allergies. The top 12 cities are: 1.) McAllen, Tx. 2.) Wichita, kansas 3.) Louisville, Ky. 4.) Oklahoma City, Ok. 5.) Jackson, Miss. 6.) Dayton, Ohio 7.) Augusta, Ga. 8.) Tulsa, Ok 9.) Knoxville, Tenn. 10.) Little Rock, Ark. 11.) Madison, Wis. 12.) San Antonio, Tx. Guess what? Seattle is 98th out of 100, and Portland, Oregon is 100! Good news for all of us in the Northwest! The major causes are: Ragweed, mold, and dust mites, chances are if you are allergic to the nasty spring pollens, you are also allergic in the Fall. A great website explaining all of this is WebMD.com/allergies. Those falling leaves are very beautiful, but also can make us sneeze! Enjoy the beauty of the Fall season, just have a tissue ready.... Live Simple....

Seventh Generation Dishwashing Powder

Over the years I have tried many new products. Sometimes good and not so good. My latest adventure in product testing produced a winner. It is " Seventh Generation Dishwashing Powder" One of the best scent free, eco friendly, great cleaning and all around good product. Not bad on the price either. The dishes are free from that awful strong oder and shine fabulously. You can see all of their products @ seventhgeneration.com Have a great and simple day...