Excelling At The Art of Life

     Tuesday is the day for social topics.  Here is a quick, easy idea that will enhance your social life and kindle your spirit — plan a simple social gathering.  If you are part of a family, choose a week night and flip through some restaurant coupons.  Invite another family, some friends or neighbors to join you at that restaurant for a pre-homework bite.

     If you are single and want to meet new people, pick the restaurant and ask a few friends to join you with a few of their friends . . . If you make this a monthly ritual, you can create a vast circle of new friends quite quickly! Just say something like: I’m meeting some friends for dinner at X restaurant.  I’d love for you to join us and bring a few of your friends.  Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

We are entering into the months were few outdoor plants will be blooming.  Thus, flowering bulbs, placed throughout your home in key areas, is a special treat for your eyes, nose and spirit.  Wednesday is the day to learn one new thing — today’s topic is forcing bulbs.

It’s easy and cheap.  Empty glass bowls/small vases or any pot will suffice.  You can use dirt, marbles, seashells . . . as the filler.  First choose your favorite bulbs, (CLICK HERE for bulb resources).  You may want an ensemble to create a fragrant symphony throughout your rooms . . . or for holiday gifts! Next, cover the bulbs with the filler, leaving the tips exposed.  Add water and leave the containers in filtered light.  Soon you should  see the little green leaves emerging from the uncovered tips of the bulbs. Voila - your home is filled with the zen of springtime in the depths of winter.  How great!   

     With Halloween almost come and gone,  it’s time to start preparing for the next big holiday — Thanksgiving!  Here, in Texas, we all know about Greenberg’s Smoked Turkeys.  It is one of the top ten coveted gifts for November and December.  Once you’ve had one, you’ll be sending them out to your favorite friends. Treat yourself to a most delicious season kick-off — a Greenberg Turkey.  Order now to make sure you will have one in Novemeber.  I have no affiliation with the company and am not being sponsored for this plug.  I’m just a huge fan of these Turkeys! Last year, I was lucky enough to get a huge one as a gift (we can all spot the box a mile away) and it fed our family and our next-door neighbors for a week . . .  Click here to read more.