Robin nest

I discovered this Robin nest when I opened the porch door and Mama Robin was chirp chirp chirping in the next tree.

Robin update 5-28-16 This is sooooo sad. Yesterday the Robin quit sitting on her nest so much and I didn’t know why. I thought maybe my paying so much attention to her nest made her abandon it. I got this picture this morning. When I did, Mrs. Robin was in the top of the tree chirping, but not wildly soaring by like before. Scott says Cowbirds will eat eggs. Now she won’t take care of the other egg 😦

what not to do in storytelling

lima bean soup

found this recipe to make our soup. It’s pretty tasty. I added some of the thyme.

It’s great having a few fresh tasty strawberries and thyme.

 

good breakfast recipe

Red Lentil & Chia Porridge

This looks great – want to try it soon for church breakfast week.

5 lessons

I ♥ this !

birds in the city

Husband Scott took these photos recently

red winged black bird

bluebird

mockingbird

mallard duck

Aren’t they beautiful ? ? ?

 

prayer flags

spice mixes

Taco Seasoning:
1 tbsp chili powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp paprika
1 ½ tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Chili Seasoning:
1 tsp paprika
2 tsps ground cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp oregano
2 tsps garlic powder

Cajun Seasoning:
1 tsp cayenne
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 ¼ tsp dried oregano
2 ½ tsp paprika
1 ½ tsp cumin
2 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper

Dill Seasoning:
1 tsp dried dill
1 tbsp dried parsley
1 tbsp dried onion flakes
1 tsp salt

These look good – from Savings Experiment

gorgeous nice walk this morning (there is a Robin in the tree):

Ayurveda

I am looking into the Ayurveda holistic system of medicine.

I took the test here and find that I am 43% pitta, which means my diet should be like this.

All very interesting!

cooling herbs and spices (cilantro, coriander, cumin, fennel, mint, etc.). Lastly, if you feel the need to do a cleanse, a short fruit or juice fast (think apple or pomegranate), or a longer mono diet of kitchari can be very supportive.

Cute Robin laying on her eggs – when will they hatch?