What's top of my mind: I started practicing Gumdo again and I am enjoying it so much. Gumdo is a sword based Korean martial art. I used to practice three or four times a week but let life get in the way. My sword has been sitting in a corner of our bedroom looking sad and I realized I need to get back into it. Not only is it a wonderful total upper body workout but when you are practicing, it is almost like meditation which makes it a double benefit. I've only just started back this week so I'm rusty, but I am definitely going to keep at it. I asked TBG if he thought I could be ready for a tournament when I turn 60 and he said of course and seemed pretty excited about it. Not sure I want to but it is something to really think about.
Where I've been: We made it to the Herb and Garden show Friday and had a good time. The lecture from Mike at Mari-Manns was really informative. I picked up a few of their spice mixes (they are still 1.29 like they've been for probably 35 years) that I love and of course some cheese from the Mennonite booth. They make amazing cheese.
Where I'm going: I'm off tomorrow and I really need to get the Jeep washed. I just washed it Wednesday, but we had 'dirty rain' on Friday, and it is a horrible mess. I've actually never seen it this bad before. Here is the local news. Apparently, it happened in a lot of states. 'Dirty rain' fell across St. Louis, here's why
What I'm watching: With Love Meghan on Netflix. I'm not really a fan of hers but I did enjoy the 3 or 4 episodes I watched. Her one pot pasta did look really good. I also watched the latest series of Southern Charm.
What I'm reading: A lot of articles on alternative medicine and a few of my herb books to start planning my new herb garden. I think this hard winter killed my rosemary bush but luckily, I rooted some and have had it growing since November to replace it.
What I'm listening to: Spring is obviously on its way because the birds and the frogs that I hear every morning are back. Walking into work is like a nature symphony every morning.
Northwest Petrole Sole with a baked potato and asparagus This was my first time making or eating this type of fish and it was delicious. I'll post how I cooked it one day this week.
Again, you made a fish I’ve never even heard of! I could go on and on about our medical system. Doctors have never received more than three days training in nutrition. I managed to get into a ‘discussion’ with an MD on TikTok who claimed that RFK Jr. was wrong about the medical community ignoring diet and exercise. I’m how old and I’ve never once been asked anything more than if I eat fruits and vegetables, despite having been diagnosed with multiple conditions affected by diet. Same with exercise. Being asked a generic ‘Do you exercise?’ at a physical is a joke.
ReplyDeleteI could go on and on too Bijoux. It's so frustrating. I've had many conversations with doctors I've worked with and they have all told me they receive little to no education on nutrition. Nutrition and natural remedies are such a big part of health yet they were never told that. When TBG started his heart issues he was asked if he smoked or drank but never about his diet or exercise. I'm sorry you've dealt with it too. It just makes my head hurt.
DeleteI have a chronic disease that few drs. known anything about, let alone know how to treat it. And diet can have a driving force in it's treatment(plus meds)for many people afflicted with this. They system is set up to make us sick and enrich the medical community and big Pharma. Almost every doc I've dealt with has a pill for you as an answer to whatever ails you.
ReplyDeleteJust look at the "food pyramid" scam and that will tell you everything you need to know about what a farce some areas of medical training are.
Unfortunately, you are spot on about the US medical system. The food pyramid is a joke.
DeleteYou week sounds lovely. Glad you made the herb & garden show. How wonderful on the packets still being so cheap.
ReplyDeleteYour meals sound delish, I haven't heard of that particular fish.
I think we should all be taught more about nutrition and natural healing - starting in school!
Have a great week.
It was fun and put me in the mood for spring. It was the first time we've had that fish also and it was light and flaky and very good. I agree that we should hear more about true nutrition and natural healing, but I don't see that happening here in the US anytime soon.
DeleteHello, my friend. I love your image and the quote with it! And I agree. Your meals sound delicious, and I am going to steal the taco roll up idea, k? And the Health Care System??? Oh Heavens! Don't get me started. When I took the kids to their well child checkups, I would have to refrain from eye rolling when they asked them the questions...Do you feel safe in your home? Do you ever see anyone doing drugs in your home??? What the heck?!?!?! Ugh! Well, that's all I got! Have a cozy evening!
ReplyDeleteHi Billie Jo. My husband laughs everytime he goes to the doctor and they ask if he feels safe.
DeleteI have never heard of Gumdo before. Sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteMy car is filthy and needs to go through a carwash badly. Not to mention the inside needs to be vacuumed too.
Ann-It was so nice to have the Jeep clean for two days. That dirty rain was unexpected.
DeleteWorking out with a sword, it's not like anything can go wrong with that combination or anything...personally, I'm fond of my AR-15 and flamethrower workouts.
ReplyDeleteSince I'm very interested in the subject of both nutrition and alternative medicine I couldn't agree more with you! And as for gumdo, I didn't see that one coming!
ReplyDeleteIt just makes my head spin to think that something as important as nutrition isn't a top priority.
DeleteI've seen gumdo in anime, so of course it piqued my interest. Go do that tournament!
ReplyDeleteMy cars are a little dirty but it's going to rain off and on for the next week. Today is my one day of guaranteed sunshine, but I can't do a Bread Run due to a USPS package delivery.
Enjoy the week!
I really do enjoy Gumdo so we will see what the next two years brings.
ReplyDeleteWe had a really dirty rain that left everything covered in dirt. I hadn't seen it like that before.
Enjoy your week as well!!
Amen to big pharma, I can see you point. Even though my meds have kept me alive for 20 years, they could go a long way into looking at wholistic care.
ReplyDeleteI think there is a lot more that could be done for our health here in the US.
DeleteI have never heard of Gumdo - learn something new every day! Sounds like it would be great physically and mentally.
ReplyDeleteIt really is.
DeleteI had never heard of Gumdo. That is so cool.. good to hear you are getting back into it. I agree with the healthcare system.
ReplyDeleteIt's sad that our healthcare system is such a mess.
DeleteI had to look up Gumdo then went down several rabbit holes to find out more about it. I can see how it would be a good workout.
ReplyDeleteIt really is a good workout and once you learn the forms, it is like meditation.
DeleteI love road trips! I wish I had some planned
ReplyDeleteSummer road trips are my favorite.
DeleteIs Gumdo kind of like Tai Chi only with a sword? I am planning a few short road trips, too. They are fun!
ReplyDeleteYes it kind of is. There are multiple forms and once you learn them, you are concentrating on precision and strength. Road trips are my favorites.
DeleteI love that sword came back to you. Sounds like a wonderful exercise. Love herbs for healing. I'm into that and have books as well. Currently watching Ugly Betty on Netflix. I like to crochet to it. The amount of education "drs" get is a joke. And, they pushed to get more which was I believe turned down though I am not 100% on that one. I do hear a lot of medical students when we hit the cafes. They talk of pills and what to take for this and that. They do not speak of healing. No money in healing.
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit rusty but I do remember the basics. I'll get caught up.
DeleteI think you hear them talk so much about pills because that is what they are taught. There are very few independent physicians now. Most work for corporations. My doctors make the same amount of money whether they see 10 pts or 25 pts and get zero incentive for prescribing or treating pts. If they knew more I think most would do more. Holistic physicians are my only hope but there aren't as many of them unfortunately.
Yes, that is what they are taught. How to medicate not to heal. There's no money in healing on the whole. Even if getting paid the same amount, to me, it comes down to the drug companies and money. First, make folks sick with foods that that aren't food and are known to cause many health issues. Then, sell pills. Makes me sick.
DeleteThat is the way healthcare in the US is set up and it is sickening.
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DeleteI've never heard of gumdo and was surprised to learn it is a sword martial art! Good for you and good luck getting back into it. - sounds quite interesting. I appreciate the link to the dirty rain. It's weird bc lately I've been hearing people say the rain is making their car really dirty. I had no idea it was a "real" thing. Since pharmaceutical companies are often involved in "education" for doctors, there is no money in nutrition and alternative medicine that helps you get to the root of the problem. I agree that iIt is sad. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThis rain was borderline muddy rain. It was awful. It really made me think about how poor our air quality must really be. Yes it's sad that we are so behind in nutrition and health.
DeleteAre you in St. Louis? What Herb and Garden show did you go to? I haven’t been to one of those in decades, and I really miss them. I’m in Saint Charles.
ReplyDeleteI'm in Souther Illinois. We have one every year and it is awesome.
DeletePoor old Megan keeps getting a bad rap. I have no idea what she is really like, but i feel sorry for all the rubbish she cops. Gumdo? Wow sounds amazing! Good on you.
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A lot of people really do dislike her and anything she does. I'm kind of neutral. Not a fan but no dislike either. Her series really was pretty good. It does seem she knows her way around the kitchen and the garden.
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