Let The Chips Fall Where They May

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Let the chips fall where they may. We spend so much time trying to fix everything that, honestly, nature has already prepared. If it isn’t broke, why fix it? Many of the world’s health problems and remedies are right here on this very planet. Scientists discovered many of them. After all, you can’t study or use ingredients from some other planet. As far as they know, this is the only living planet.

A RUINED FLOWER

Mother’s Day, I received so many roses that I kept a few and dried them out. I wanted to put them in a photo album as a keepsake. What happens next? My Autistic son Cody comes along, sees them dried out, and pulls out each petal. I asked him why he did that. He said, “Mommy! They’re dead”. LOL, I reply, I know that, son, I was saving them as a remembrance for my album. It’s just a flower, not an entire person or dead body, okay? He says, “Well, I should hope not”. I pick up all the pedals and begin my next project. I turned them into potpourri, album keepsakes, and candles with some essential oils and wax. Amazing how the most beautiful of scents can affect your olfactory nerves, thus dictating your mood. Beautiful!

Benefits of Rose oil for skin, hair, and/or face: Rose oil is the King of flowers and the Queen of essential oils.

Recipe:

Dried rose petals – make certain there’s no water on the petals (oil and water do not mix)

Grape seed oil and Almond oil

Mason Jar (Glass) Place jar in boiling water

Leave for 25 hours before it is ready

Strain oil into a boil

Add Vitamin E oil and Rosemary oils (do not use vegetable oil on the skin. It will clog pores).

Pour over dried rose petal potpourri and/or place some dried rose petals in an oil bottle

Lasts 6 weeks – Refrigerate to last longer than 6 weeks.

The potato is pretty badass, don’t you think? Whether it’s fried, baked, boiled, sliced, or diced. The potato chip is pretty awesome. It’s so awesome you have so many flavors: BBQ, Onion and Garlic, Cheese, Ruffle, Plain, etc. It’s so awesome that you can barely find the pretzels on the grocer’s shelf. Have you tried cooking with potato chips? Using the potato chips as you would seasoned breadcrumbs makes some interesting meals.

Hope Heals

In the mid-20th century, the United States grappled with increasing demands for civil rights and social justice, a movement profoundly influenced by the leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. King emerged as a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement, advocating for equality and nonviolent protest against racial segregation and discrimination.

Dr. King’s strategies were grounded in the principles of nonviolence and love, inspired by figures like Mahatma Gandhi. His activism culminated in pivotal moments such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington, where he delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. His ability to articulate the struggles and aspirations of African Americans resonated on a national and international scale, earning him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

Dr. King’s achievements cannot be viewed in isolation. He worked collaboratively with a diverse coalition of activists, lawmakers, and ordinary citizens, navigating the complexities of an often resistant political landscape. The passage of key Civil Rights legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, owes much to this collective effort, highlighting the necessity of solidarity in the pursuit of justice.

In the realm of U.S. law, this narrative serves to remind us of the legislative frameworks that facilitate social change. An Act of Congress, whether a Public Law affecting the general populace or a Private Law targeted at specific individuals, plays a critical role in shaping society. This framework includes various types of law—Criminal, Civil, Constitutional, Administrative, and International—each vital in addressing the complexities of governance and individual rights.

Dr. King’s legacy remains a powerful reminder of the ongoing journey toward equality and justice, urging society to reflect on its past and continue striving for a more inclusive future. We are living in the dream he never lived to see. We all should strive to plant trees we may never sit underneath for comfort and shade. These are the seeds that last.