One swallow is a coincidence, but two swallows make summer-----Siddhartha Mukherjee, The Emperor of all Maladies

     When we were out enjoying the weather yesterday, we heard our first meadowlarks of the year.  We heard several, so it can't be a coincidence, it must be spring!


Interesting medical and nutrition news:

There is a snack containing even higher levels of antioxidants than fruit and vegetables----popcorn (hold the butter and salt, of course).  We love air-popped popcorn.  It is one of our go-to snacks....cheap, tasty, whole grain, and now we know it is anti-oxidant filled.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/243369.php

Cancer survival and diet; one of the best foods is raw broccoli. We are trying to add more to our diet.
http://nutritionfacts.org/videos/raw-broccoli-and-bladder-cancer-survival/

The following quote is from the "Mile Markers" blog by Kristin Armstrong.   (see her blog here:  http://milemarkers.runnersworld.com/2012/03/diamonds/ ).

"As I always say, Lorelei Lee got it wrong in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: It's not diamonds that are a girl's best friend, but your best friends who are your diamonds. It's your best friends who are supremely resilient, made under pressure, and of astonishing value. They're everlasting; they can cut glass."

"Think about the diamonds in your life, the way they sparkle and the value they hold for you. Guard them. Polish them. Put them in the best light. Enjoy them. After all, they go with everything."

She always provides wonderful words to ponder.  Who are the diamonds in your life? Enjoy them, polish them, guard them.