The Spoon Theory, Bowling, Trump,

On Wednesday a friend, Helen V of Imagine Me, posted a link to an article on another blog called But You Don't Look Sick. This is an article explaining the Spoon Theory which is something the author Christine Miserandino invented as a way of showing her friend what it was like to live with a chronic illness. It was so very clever and although I don't suffer from a chronic illness in the same way both she and Helen do, I could certainly identify with the Spoon Theory, especially when my back is playing me up. If you do suffer, or know anyone who does, I highly recommend you read this article. Very often through my life, when I have been sick, people have said that to me "but you don't look sick". Others very often don't understand how ill a person can be without giving the appearance of being ill at all. I  have just downloaded a PDF version too as I want to save it.

Bowling was pretty average today I beat Matt once out of three games. Grr. There was quite a lot of activity at the bowling alley today - there is always a league, but lots of other people turned up wanting to bowl ahead, or just bowl. I often wish we could join another league but all the afternoon leagues apart from the Seniors League are women only. I could dress Matt up in drag I suppose.

So now your Presidential candidate is being accused of sexual harassment which he says is all false of course. Michelle Obama seems to believe it. She was really horrified about the whole business today. I am not surprised. I just can't believe there are so  many people still supporting him.

I haven't had Borscht in years. This sounded a pretty good version to me.

Borscht

2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups reduced sodium beef broth , or vegetable broth
1 russet potato, peeled and diced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups beets, steamed cubed, 1/2-inch cubes
2 tsp red wine vinegar
1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
1 Tbs prepared horseradish
1 Tbs fresh parsley, chopped

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add broth, potato, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the potato is just tender, about 8 minutes. Add beets and vinegar; return to a boil. Cover and continue cooking until the broth is deep red and the potato is very soft, 2 to 3 minutes more.

2. Combine sour cream and horseradish in a small bowl. Serve the soup with a dollop of the horseradish sour cream and a sprinkle of parsley.

Servings: 4

Source: WebMD Recipe from EatingWell.com

Have a great day