Duck Dynasty Review

Duck Dynasty Review

REDNECK shows are HOT right now.

I like the redneck hilarity of Duck Dynasty.  Not really a show I thought I'd even turn on and be belly laughing too.  But you just can't help it.  Now this is reality t.v., I’ll watch.  It's just some funny crazy day to day annoyances that goes on and it is stuff that boys do get into.  It is kind of a rags to riches Story.  I really don’t want to spoil it for you.  What’s cool is at the end that they sit,  eat together and pray together too. I'm hooked on the good ol boys. It makes me feel good about real people.  Just like us at Real Housewives...http://sillyhousewives.blogspot.com

It is helpful to know the cast of characters before watching to see the chain of command…

Willie Robertson, CEO - son of Phil and Miss Kay

Phil Robertson is the Dad, he created the Duck Commander duck call in 1972


Jase (Jason) Robertson, COO Is Willie's brother


Si (Silas Merritt) Robertson is Phil's younger brother


Miss Kay Robertson is Phil's wife


Korie Robertson is Willie's wife


Martin is an employee of Duck Commander


John Godwin is an employee at Duck Commander


Jep Robertson is Phil and Miss Kay's youngest son.


Missy Robertson is Jase's wife


Jessica Robertson is Jep's wife

Happy viewing.  Would love to hear your comments.  Tina

Top 10 Unusual St. Patrick’s Day Facts

Top 10 Unusual St. Patrick’s Day Facts (t)

An Irish blessing: “May you always have...
Walls for the winds, A roof for the rain 
Tea beside the fire, Laughter to cheer you
, Those you love near you, 
And all your heart might desire.”

An Irish toast : “May your blessings outnumber, the shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you wherever you go.”

       1. According to his writing, a voice - which he believed to be God's - spoke to him in a dream, telling him it was time to leave Ireland. After travelling for more than 200 miles by foot, he was eventually given passage on a boat travelling across the Irish Sea. His first destination was Britain. Patrick also reported that he experienced a second revelation - an angel in a dream tells him to return to Ireland as a missionary.

       2. Patrick and his 24 followers were invited to Tara by the King of Laoghaire. While he was there he plucked a shamrock from the ground and tried to explain the to the druids and the King that the shamrock had three leaves just like God had three personas - The Father, The Son and the Holy Ghost. This was called the Trinity. Before the Christian era it was a sacred plant of the Druids of Ireland because its leaves formed a triad.

      3.  While not the first to bring Christianity to Ireland, it is Patrick who is said to have encountered the Druids at Tara and abolished their pagan rites. The story holds that he converted the warrior chiefs and princes, baptizing them and thousands of their subjects in the "Holy Wells" that still bear this name.

      4.  The St. Patrick's Day custom came to America in 1737.  What's good luck on Saint Patrick's Day?: Finding a four-leaf clover (that's double the good luck it usually is). Wearing green. (School children started this tradition of their own -- they used to pinch classmates who don't wear green on this holiday). Kissing the blarney stone.

      5.  Turning the Chicago river green has been a unique to Chicago for the past 50+ years. A modern day miracle occurs each year as part of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebration when the Chicago River turns an incredible shade of Irish green. This spectacular transformation is a sight to see. 

    6.   People dress in green clothing and eat food, which is either naturally or dyed green, on St Patrick’s Day. Some people go as far as holding green dinner parties where the guests are expected to wear green and eat exclusively green food.

      7.  36 Million number of U.S. residents who claim Irish ancestry. This number is almost nine times the population of Ireland itself (slightly more than 4 million). Irish is the nation's second most frequently reported ancestry, trailing only German.

      8.   Seattle and other cities paint the traffic stripe of their parade routes green. Chicago dyes its river green and has done so since 1962 when sewer workers used green dye to check for sewer discharges and had the idea to turn the river green for Saint Patrick's Day. Originally 100 pounds of vegetable dye was used to turn the river green for a whole week but now only forty pounds of dye is used and the colour only lasts for several hours. The dye starts out looking orange.  It hits the water looking yellow.  And then the magic begins.{See Picture} [24] Indianapolis also dyes its main canal green.

      9.  The number three in Ireland is consider lucky, hence; the shamrock and its three leaves. The Shamrock was also known as the Seamrog, which means; summer plant which comes from the Irish word trefoil, meaning three-leafed. It symbolizes the Trinity of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit; faith, hope and charity; or past, present and future. The number three was utilized in many ways in the Irish culture and ancient Celtic Druid cultures believed that the plant had magical powers such as, the leaves stood straight up to predict approaching storms. Even Irish storytelling is done in the rhythm of triple repetitions.

       10.  In the United States and Canada, consumption of corned beef is often associated with Saint Patrick's Day.[10] Corned beef is not considered an Irish national dish, and the connection with Saint Patrick's Day specifically originates as part of Irish-American culture, and is often part of their celebrations in North America.[11]Corned beef and cabbage became popular in the United States after Irish immigrants in the northeast used corned beef instead of pork in the dish. This substitution was likely due to the low cost of corned beef in the U.S.  More traditional in Ireland is Irish Stew and Soda Bread.

Top 10 + 2 Subjects for my "HOW TO" Assignment

Top 10 + 2 Subjects for my "HOW TO" Assignment 

Recently a friend of mine had to write a "HOW TO" for her college class.  If I had to do that now, I would pick subjects that I have a mastery in, witnessed, a practical understanding in , or have been called upon for my expertise. These are in no particular order of Skillfulness or lack there of.

1. How to Replace a Toilet Paper Roll 
2. How to Remove Chewing Gum from Hair
3. How to Entertain on a Teensy-Weensey Budget
4. How to Stay Motivated When Slenderizing
5. How to Survive Scary Movies
6. How to Get Ready For A Half Marathon
7. How to Arrive Places On Time
8. How to Cheat at Clue or Monopoly
9. How to Have a Conversations with Animals
10. How to Clean Out the Fridge & Freezer
11. How to Cook for a Picky Eater
12. How to Paint a Fence/Plant a Garden in 100*F

Tumeric-not just a tasty ingredient!!

How many of you see the new year as a new opportunity to decrease your waist?  I personally have been guilty of thinking the only time to start fresh and new is in a "New Year".  Recently, I turned my ankle, going downstairs causing a sprain. Just one week later I foud myself at the gym with my partner in blogging crime.  We spent an hour on the treadmill walking/running.  The workout felt great, but a few hours later my ankle and knees were on fire.  For a couple of days, I could not stop focusing on the discomfort I was having and became obsessed with finding an alternative to OTC (over the counter) medications for pain reduction.  I found some tumeric capsules in my medicine basket, which I had obviously taken once or twice, but never continuously. (Probably another one of my--I'm going to get healthy kicks.) I decided to start taking it again and can hardly believe the improvement I have exprencied.  I am a total believer!! This is a miracle herbal supplement for pain/inflammation reduction. 

A list of some of the many health benefits:

1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of   existing prostate cancer.
3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.
5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
6. Is a natural liver detoxifier.
7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.
9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.
10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.
11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.
12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
15. Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.
16. Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.
17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.
18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.
20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.

Turmeric can be taken in powder or pill form. It is available in pill form in most health food stores, usually in 250-500mg capsules 2-3 times daily. I have been taking 900mg  3x daily-not recommended for everyone.(I only absorb 80% of the nutrients I digest!!!

Once you start using turmeric on a regular basis, it's fun to find new ways to use it in recipes. My favorite way to use it is to add a pinch of it to egg salad. It adds a nice flavor and gives the egg salad a rich yellow hue.

Contraindications: Turmeric should not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction. Though turmeric is often used by pregnant women, it is important to consult with a doctor before doing so as turmeric can be a uterine stimulant.

http://tumericalive.com/

http://turmerichealthbenefits.org/

http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/20-health-benefits-of-turmeric.html