Tuesday Ramble

Good morning everyone.  Our Monday storm fizzled out, but I still decided not to chance going out yesterday.  Today it should be clear enough for me to head out and put some money in the bank.  I can deal with the cold.  Just don't like the ice.  I am petrified of falling, and I think sometimes you stiffen yourself so much when walking on ice and snow that you make it even more dangerous.  I know that's what I do.

 I'm sorry I missed OneNYC yesterday, but I did fill out their survey and put in my two cents about the need for more senior housing across the boroughs.  In fact, the need for senior housing and other essential programs for seniors are needed across the country.  I have a friend who lives in South Carolina.  She was in an accident years ago and has been retired for years.  She has no place to go so she sits home alone, day after day.  What there is out there for her is too expensive to take a cab and they don't offer transportation.  I feel so bad for her.  

It's time to get myself back on track.  Been eating too many unhealthy inflammatory foods and have not only been gaining weight, but pain has been increasing so it's back to an anti-inflammatory diet for me. Cutting out sugars, unhealthy fats, refined grains, and processed foods.  Will be eating more fruits, veggies, and healthy grains.  Made a hearty lentil/bean soup over the weekend.  Served with a salad, it was a totally healthy meal.  An only took 30 minutes to make.

 
1 can lentils (rinsed)
1 can pinto beans (rinsed)  You can substitute any other kind of bean
1 can diced tomatoes with green chili
Carrots (diced)
Celery (diced)
2 packets sodium free chicken broth
2 bay leaves
Bacon bits
Thyme
Black Pepper

Have a good one.