Warm and pleasant greetings to all.
We hope you enjoyed a good 4th of July week and all traveling was safe.
My immediate family traditionally does not go “all out” for hardly any occasion. However we do recognize and respect, and look forward to acknowledging the holidays. With no children living at home, it doesn’t take much effort to celebrate. A prayer for our nation and salute to the flag was our celebration. However, we ended our fourth in the ER with a couple of more days in Oxford Hospital. It’s better now.
We are also happy to hear of others doing well as they, too, were experiencing some situations at the same time.
Our friendly neighbor Regenia says it was fun and quite enjoyable for her and her mother to plan, prepare and enjoy a non-traditional meal during the holiday. They decided to have Thanksgiving in July and make dishes traditionally done for Thanksgiving. She said the vibes were good. I understand no invitation was sent.
Eva Covington’s three daughters, Paulette, Angela and Trana, all from Texas, made a surprise visit for the weekend, to visit their mother and brother. They took the opportunity to visit other family, kindred and friends, too. We were delighted to have them stop by with their cheerful smiles and hugs, all looking healthy and happy.
It is a real blessing when family and friends come together in love, respect and enjoy the fellowship at any time. Continue to enjoy the summer.
As a child, I don’t remember eating watermelon before July 4. A gentlemen would drive through the neighborhood with a truckload of watermelons selling whatever you selected. He would take out his old pocketknife and “plug the melon” so you could see and taste before you gave your quarter or half-dollar to pay him. Melons tasted and smelled refreshingly good back when.
Watermelons are fresh and plentiful this time of year and it’s a favorite treat for many. Some call themselves a pro at selecting and storing this big melon. There are benefits to eating watermelon.
The melon flesh is over 90% water and it’s a good way to keep hydrated. Several nutrients such as Vitamin C and the plant pigments that give watermelon its pink color can protect your cells from damage, according to the Happy Health Bulletin.
Watermelon can make some decorative and attractive presentations when cut halved, quartered, or a variety of slices, chunks and dices. If you make chunks, use an airtight container with a big lid or a big glass jar. Keep the water poured off the melon and freeze in ice cubes or pour watermelon juice in tea or Kool-Aid.
Keep cool and continue to enjoy summertime.
