Savvy Saturday~ Race for the Cure

I had the opportunity to once again participate 

in the Cleveland Race for the Cure.

It was an Amazing experience.

This year the weather was beautiful,

the "Cure Leaders" grew in numbers,

 from 5 to over 25 strong.

Cheering on the participants.

I got to wittiness people from all walks of life.

Men, Women, Children there were 

Families, Teams of Friends,

Survivors 

and 

people that just wanted to bring about a change...

It was heartwarming to say the least to 

have the chance to be there to support them all.

I have deep roots in seeing Breast Cancer 

brought to it's knees...

I truly believe if we find the Cure for one,

the rest will follow...

Find a way to help us bring about 

a Cancer Free World...

Donate in any way you can.

You will be surprised what little it takes

to make a huge impact!

XoXo

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Fantastic Foodie Friday~ Shrimp-&-Avocado Rice Bowl

Simple to make & a great flavorful meal...

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

16 medium cleaned, shelled, tail-on shrimp (about 3/4 pound), thawed if frozen
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
Small pinch cayenne pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 cup shelled edamame, steamed
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1 1/4 cups short-grain brown rice, cooked according to package directions
1 ripe avocado, sliced

Directions

1. Preheat the broiler. In a medium ovenproof pan, toss the shrimp with 1 teaspoon each of the sesame oil and the honey. Add the cayenne.
2. Lay the shrimp flat. Broil for 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
3. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the remaining teaspoon of sesame oil. Pour in the eggs. Cook undisturbed until set, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until just set on the second side, 1 more minute. Transfer to a board and cut into strips.
4. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce and rice wine vinegar with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon honey.
5. Fold the edamame and sesame seeds into the rice. Serve the rice in bowls topped with the egg strips, shrimp, and avocado. Place the soy-vinegar mixture in a small bowl and use at the table for drizzling.

Nutrition facts per serving: 483 calories, 30g protein, 56g carbohydrate, 16g fat (2.8g saturated), 6g fiber

With a Grateful Heart~

"They Can't Take That Away from Me" 

Frank Sinatra w/ Natalie Cole Lyrics
There are many, many crazy things
That will keep me loving you,
And with your permission
May I list a few?

The way you wear your hat.
The way you sip your tea.
The memory of all that -
No, no - they can't take that away from me.

The way your smile just beams.
The way you sing off-key.
The way you haunt my dreams.
No, no - they can't take that away from me.

We may never, never meet again
On that bumpy road to love
Still I'll always,
Always keep the memory of:

The way you hold your knife (do-do-do-do do-do).
The way we danced until three.
The way you've changed my life.
No, no - they can't take that away from me.
No, they can't take that away from me.

We meet people in our lives that forever change us.  They leave a lasting foot print in our life.  We never know when we will meet them or where.  They will forever be etched in our Heart.  Never forget the time that you were given,  treasure the moments, and give thanks for the   beauty that they brought into your life...  Never take for granted the time you have   been given,  for you never know when it will   be taken from you...  XoXo <3

Scent~

Most people don't think,   about how scents impact their lives   until they have to.  We know what smells we enjoy,  and which ones we don't like.  How for some the smell of something   being cooked in the kitchen   brings back a flood of childhood memories.  Other smells can remind us   of things we wish we could hold on to forever,   or   even want to forget...  Sometimes it takes becoming pregnant,  have migraines or going through chemo.   To learn something that you may have forgotten...  That scents play into so much...  They actually have the power to make you physically ill.  Over the last few days,   I have been dealing with   debilitating migraines.  I have been reminded just how much the slightest   smell can trigger so many responses...  I forgot how violent some could really be.  As I move forward,  I have a found a new appreciation   for people who say that a certain fragrance  or smell actually makes them sick.  Sometimes, it takes being in someone else's  shoes to appreciate their view...  XoXo  <3

9/11

Today is a day that everyone will remember...
Exactly where they were,
what they were doing 
and 
the feelings that they felt.
Everyone was impacted...
Today is a day of Remembrance...
I hope you take a moment 
to hug your kids a little tighter,
tell those you love, how much they mean
&
remember how life can change in an instant...
We will never forget 9/11 
 the lives that were lost or forever altered...
God Bless America 
& 
Our Troops that Keep us FREE!
XoXo
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