Toast sesame, cumin, and coriander seeds 1-2 min on medium heat until fragrant and barely brown. Cool, then place in spice grinder with all other ingredients. Pulse to fine powder. Store in a covered glass jar.
Be sure to keep your bellybutton pulled in tightly. It helps with good posture, lower back support and core strength.
Most importantly, it won’t fall out and get lost in a cornfield or something…
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CREATE 28-Sep Sumac Season
MOVE
SING 1-Sep Rock Around the Clock
Have you seen this plant on the side of the road? Cut off the berry clusters.
Set them out to dry in the sun (or use a warm oven).
Clean the berries from the stems and shake off debris.
Use a spice grinder (or clean coffee grinder) to make a powder.
When you’re done, save it to use in Za’atar, meat rubs, or other recipes. Next month I will post how to make delicious Za’atar to use in hummus, potatoes, beans, chicken and meats.
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CREATE 12-Aug Black Horse & Cherry Tree
MOVE 22-Aug Muscle is Magic
SING 2-Aug Momentum on the Common 8/16/25
Some excerpts…
Muscle is the secret sauce to a longer and stronger existence. Building more of it is what keeps our physical frame not only looking young but acting it as well. It is the infrastructure that holds the key to all kinds of activities – from climbing stairs to playing with children, hiking with a partner, maneuvering around accidents, being able to lift household objects, and preventing falls – that ultimately lead to a better life. A major reason muscle is so critical is the necessity of muscle mass for our bones. Muscle is a bone’s best friend, acting as a cushion and a protector.
More muscle is linked to better sleep, stronger bones, sharper brain function, and even a longer life. Yet we naturally lose it as we age. The good news? We can rebuild it, even in our later years. Strength training is no longer optional; it’s essential.
CAROL WING