Pone Lane Posting

Having an achy knee/leg today. Maybe it is the 25 degree weather?
I'm not ready to dance yet - therapy started yesterday and the West Park Rehab is only a mile away. The owner, Eddie St. Clair, did the evaluation and first time therapy.
My knee is doing great and my ability to bend it is really good, and I can put full weight on it, but the muscles in my leg are so weak, I am not allowed to go without a walker for support, in case my leg buckles. So, I will go three times a week until I get stronger.
Darren donated some split oak firewood to my back yard this morning - a nice stack. For future cook-outs next summer. He also planted some tulip and allium bulbs and dug my calla lilies. Always some chore for him to do. The ones Julie & Rick used to tend to when I lived on Rt. 208.

Asparagus

ASPARAGUS and smelly pee...

I stole this info from...Shilpa P. Saxena, M.D. is a Family Practice Physician specializing in Functional Medicine in the Tampa, Florida area. Visit her at www.MyLivingWellness.com
Around our home, it's just not Spring until that tender, sweet vegetable that is asparagus pokes up through the newly warming earth. For some, those delicate tips usher in a season of fresh dining and outdoor grilling, but for others the thought of the dreaded 'asparagus-induced urine odor' forces them to pass on our Spring delight. Why does asparagus cause smelly urine? It's a very common question that has sparked many a wives' tale....so, if you've ever wondered, here's the real story about asparagus and smelly urine.
Asparagus contains a unique acid, appropriately named 'asparagusic acid', found only in this delicious vegetable. When asparagus gets processed for elimination, the asparagusic acid is broken down into 6 different sulfur-containing compounds with varying intensities and types of smells ranging from sweet to pungent. The way these compounds are used by the body dictates the predominant odor that we may experience. This is why some people experience a pungent, ammonia type odor while a small, yet lucky few, enjoy a more perfumed fragrance. It also seems that the younger the asparagus, the more asparagusic acid, and therefore, the more intense the odor.
Recent research has proven that asparagus urine odor is universal among us humans, however, our ability to smell the odor is determined by our genes! Believe it or not, one such study has concluded that only 22% of the population has the gene necessary to smell any of the compounds present in urine. So, if you're one of the lucky 22%, you've identified a very unique talent, albeit it one you may wish to leave off your resume. Either way, asparagus is a great source of iron, folic acid, thiamine (Vitamin B1) and dietary fiber....so eat up and maybe hold your nose!!

December 19th Menu

Any agreements/additions/ideas?

Do we want Oyster Stew?

Spiral Ham - Mary Kay and Doug
Sloppy Joes, Buns, Condiments - Julie and Todd
Cookies - Julie and Todd
Baked Corn - Barb and Rick
Cheesy Potato Casserole - Shelly and Darren
Lime Jello/Pineapple Salad - Mom
Snacks/Drinks - Cousins
Wine/beer? - Rusty
Hummus, dip and veggie tray - Jan
Taco Salad via Mom - Jenn

Beardless Amish Man named John

Notice: no beard on the Amish.

This means he is a bachelor (single) and at age 37, I know why. He is too cute!! (he can't find a woman who loves how much he loves to hunt and fish). This is one of the crew from the garage project. I wonder how John likes shaving every day, he is NOT allowed to grow a beard until he marries.

I don't think he will mind that I took his photo, you can't see his eyes to steal his soul.

A picture is worth a thousand words

But if I were going to use words:

Snow! In Austin. This is an abomination.

West Texas Road

I had this image in the header before Jules sent the lush PA photos.

The west Texas road was a little too arid for The Coast Land blog. But I missed it and so now it gets its own post.

This was from our trip last December and it's a road outside of Marfa, TX. I love the rolling road going off into the distance.

Pone Lane again

I forgot to mention that I came back from Darren & Shelly's on Thanksgiving Day with the 'turkey carcass.' On Friday I started making broth with it, and in several stages, slowly, I had a pot of turkey broth to work with. I made my first batch ever, of Italian Wedding soup on Saturday. It turned out to be quite tasty, but I should have had more broth. I used a recipe from 'Barefoot Contessa' which I googled. I've been eating it myself, and Darren took some to the hunting cabin and served it to Big Darin and his daughter, and also he and Zac ate some too. They said it was good. I still have a portion for Shelly to sample. I shall make this again, but will keep cans of broth on hand to add to the brew.
Mom