Sumac Season

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.

Rock Around the Clock

Monthly Wrap-up August 2025

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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

Muscle is Magic

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.

Black Horse & Cherry Tree

Enjoy a rockin’ shower with this NEW activated charcoal soap!

Momentum on the Common 8/16/25

Monthly Wrap-up July 2025

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CREATE 9-Jul Tropical Sherbet

MOVE 23-Jul Leg Cramps at Night?

SING 1-Jul Rockin' in the Summer

Leg Cramps at Night?

Tropical Sherbet

Rockin’ in the Summer