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There has been a lot of talk this past week regarding the guidelines for women's health.
I am sure that there are many individuals that abuse the health system, including this sector of it.
I do hope though, that this does not set the standards across the board.
A pap smear in my early 20's saved my life.
I had always had them since the age of 18 with no problems.
In one year's time, it went from normal to a stage 4 - the next step was cancer.
Going by today's guidelines, it would not have been caught in time.
Prevention has always been the thought regarding these tests, and I hope those in charge do not let the monetary aspects control good sense in determining how we receive health care.
It will end up costing a lot more in the end - and it will be paid with human lives, not money.
I have just been honored with this blog's first award.
Barbara, over at Goal for the Green, bestowed it on myself, and 14 other very worthy blogs.
I visit her blog regularly and enjoy reading her environment and earth-friendly posts.
This award was designed by Will Oaks Studio which is another blogger friend of mine.
To be in such good company gives one a great feeling - and just think, all these good feelings are spread by a kind deed.
And that didn't cost a cent!
A big thank you to Barbara - you made my day!
The path shown here with a trail marker is one that we have taken in the past on one of our walks.
These days we have been walking in the woods - but not on a nice path like this.
In fact - there is no path.
And it really makes for tough walking.
Dodging tree branches, climbing over uneven ground, balancing on rocks, and trying not to slide on the slippery leaves, we have been getting more of a work-out than a walk.
Autumn is the best time of the year to be in the woods, and we will hopefully continue these "walks" until snowfall.
Then it is back to the roads and the maintained paths.
The soothing taste of this sweet little treat is so enjoyable.
I used to drink a cup of chamomile tea in the evenings many years ago, but for some reason I stopped having it.
I rediscovered it again a couple of weeks ago, and what a joy it is.
This herb tea is considered to be an aid for falling asleep as well as having moderate antioxidant properties.
I have read though, if one has allergies to ragweed, then you should probably avoid this tea as it is a relative of the ragweed.
If you are looking for a treat in the evening before bed, then a cup of hot chamomile tea may be just what you need.
Enjoy this natural gift from Mother Nature!
Nothing like biting into a crisp apple that you have just picked from the tree yourself.
Crunchy, sweet, juicy, and so delicious!
Harvesting the apples has been underway in our area for the past month and we have made several trips to the orchard as certain varieties begin to come into season.
Picking is the best way to save money on a peck, and it guarantees you get exactly what you want.
But when it comes to baking or cooking with apples, I like to purchase the utility ones that the orchard offers at a huge savings.
They are supposed to be the ones with blemishes, but it is very hard to find anything wrong with them.
There must be something about them that doesn't meet the standards, but they taste, cook, and look just like the more expensive ones.
Apple Sauce and Apple Crisp top the list of baked goodies we have enjoyed this season, and there will be one more trip up next month to purchase the big load we need for making apple jelly.
We will be enjoying that until next season when it will be perfect timing for making more.
