The first things we do each morning set the tone for the entire day ahead. If we awake tired and stressed, versus energized and ready to take on the day, most likely that feeling will stick with us throughout the rest of the day, affecting more than just our mood................. Click here or the image below to read the full article on Food Matters.
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"Those who expect to reap the blessing of freedom must undertake to support it."
Thomas Paine (1737-1809) - Born Thomas Pain; was an English-born American political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary. Paine emigrated to the British American colonies in 1774 with the help of Benjamin Franklin, arriving just in time to participate in the American Revolution. He authored Common Sense (1776) and The American Crisis (1776–1783), the two most influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution, and helped inspire the patriots in 1776 to declare independence from Great Britain.
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Sunset At Teeple Lake in White Lake, MI
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Artist Spotlight || LeElla Day
LeElla Day is a native of Washington State, born in Omak. She grew up surrounded by mountains, and the beauty of Washington wildlife. Her early years in this environment gave her a first-hand knowledge of the wildlife native to the area through observation. She started drawing at an early age, with the guidance and encouragement of her mother, who dabbled in art at the time. Artwork inspired by wildlife is LeElla's first love, but she also does Western art, animal portraits, flowers, old barns, and landscapes. Her mediums for artwork include oil, pen and ink, acrylic, and watercolors. Her love of animals and her ability to capture their eyes and personality on canvas has given her an edge in her artwork and mastery of animal and wildlife art. She views everything as potential in painting and drawing.
LeElla has been painting for over forty years, and her work has been collected by people nation wide, as well as in Canada, England, and Germany.
LeElla is currently the "Featured Artist" at A Guilded Gallery in Stanwood, WA. To inquire about individual paintings, customs, or prints, contact her at grday7atyahoo.com .
Entertaining for People With Food Restrictions
If you’re inviting a big group over, chances are you’ll have at least one person with some sort of dietary restriction. So here are some tips to manage such occasions from the Tasteful Pantry. Click the Image below to read the full article.

