Power Thought for November
Five percent of the people really think, ten percent think they think, and the remainder would rather die than think. It is the five percent who change things. ~~Author Unknown
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A Moment with Donna
…………Appreciation
November is a month when Mother Nature is busily whipping the landscape into shape with her brisk winds and on again, off again storms bringing the rains that keep our Northwest green. Wind is her vacuum cleaner sucking leaves, pine cones and needles off of their branches and anything else that needs prepping prior to ‘Old Man Winter’ coming to visit. I have to say that her housekeeping process leaves a lot to be desired as she leaves an untidy mess behind, however, that’s what rakes, brooms and blowers are for.
As I am writing this commentary a lot of activity is happening outside my office window. The boughs of trees are swaying to winds that are beginning to stir, squirrels are busily running about gathering seeds to take to their nest, Pigmy Nuthatches are fluttering from branch to branch pecking away at moss on tree branches snacking on whatever catches their fancy and robins are in abundance performing aerial acrobatics as they check out our yard for tempting morsels to eat. These creatures are actively living in the moment. Every vigilant for possible dangers they nonetheless take advantage of playing while taking care of the business of the day.
A wise teacher once told me that if you desire to develop a true awareness of life pay attention to Mother Nature. She has a lot to offer if you’ll take the time to be quiet enough to be patient, observe and listen. I have found this wisdom well worth listening to.
I chose appreciation as my theme this month because it means gratitude and thankful recognition. When life slams us with stormy, painful challenges throwing us up and out of our securities (whatever they may be) we feel terribly vulnerable, scared and uncertain. Will we or can we survive them? Yes, we can.
How? By recognizing that life isn’t a straight line and will always have its seasons of change just like Nature. It takes quiet time to think through strategies, determine the action to be taken and then following through and doing what needs to be done.
There is another ingredient for success. Appreciation-being grateful for the blessings you have. Not long ago I read this quote, “You should always give thanks. Just do something to turn your heart towards the Creator.” You can express gratitude for just about anything by just giving a moment to recognize the blessings that are all around you not focusing on what you don’t have and saying quietly within yourself ‘Thank You’.
Thanksgiving isn’t just a once a year celebration it is a representation of how we should live our daily lives in celebration. Developing a daily ritual of appreciation with some quiet time can rejuvenate you in unexpected ways. Let gratefulness wrap you within its warm blanket of harmony, clarity and peace. Accept that blessings will fill your day, your life, without limitation in wonderful ways.
I wish you, your family and friends the very best this Thanksgiving season.
 The Recipe Box – Talking Turkey
It is that time of year when we start making plans for a big holiday feast with all of the trimmings. This is the month that kicks off the holiday season big time and if you are like me you are always interested in some tasty variations to the favorite holiday meat – turkey. This recipe is fabulous and my friend, Leo Pearlstein, author of Mrs. Cubbison’s Best Stuffing Cookbook, along with Lisa Messenger gave it to me.
Blackened Turkey Breast with Jambalaya Stuffing
Ingredients:2-pound boneless turkey breast half, skin removed, 2Tbls melted butter, 3 Tbls Cajun spice blend. Stuffing: 4 oz. Andouille or Polish sausage, sliced, 2 Tbls butter, 1 medium onion-chopped, 1 small green bell pepper, chopped, 2 green onions-thinly sliced, 1 clove garlic, 2 Tbls chopped fresh parsley, 3 cups cornbread stuffing mix, ½ tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp dried thyme, 1/8 tsp ground cloves, 1 cup chicken broth.
Directions: 1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish and set aside. 2) Rinse and dry the turkey breast. Brush with just enough melted butter to cover, and sprinkle with the Cajun spice blend. 3) Preheat a large skillet over high heat. Add the turkey breast and cook for 5 minutes or until the first side is browned but not black. Turn the breast over and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until browned. 4) Transfer the turkey to a roasting pan, and place in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until a thermometer inserted in the breast reads 170 degrees. 5) When the turkey is beginning to roast in the oven, preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside. 6) Place the butter in the skillet and melt over low-medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, green onions, garlic, and parsley, and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. 7) Add the stuffing mix, chili powder, pepper, thyme, cloves, and reserved sausage to the skillet, and stir to combine. Stir in enough chicken broth to moisten. 8) Transfer the stuffing to the prepared dish, cover, and bake alongside the turkey during the last 40 minutes of roasting. Cook covered for the first 30 minutes. Then remove the cover and bake for 10 additional minutes or until the top is crisp. 9) Place the turkey on a carving board, and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Then slice as desired. 10) To serve, arrange the stuffing on a platter, and arrange the turkey slices over the stuffing.
Gold Nuggets
True Stories about Real People
The presence of turkeys in politics apparently started in 1848 during the presidential election of that year. By the 1860’s a custom had been established for people to send nice plump turkeys to the president for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Abraham Lincoln had received a beautiful turkey in 1963 from a Mr. Henry Vose of Westerly, Rhode Island but what evolved after the gift was received created a story that was repeated many times.
President Lincoln’s ten-year-old son Tad decided that the turkey was his friend and promptly called him ‘Jack’. When the time arrived to prepare and have ‘Jack’ for dinner at Christmas, Tad burst into one of his father’s cabinet meetings requesting that ‘Jack’ be saved from the ax. This Lincoln did.
On election day in 1864, President Lincoln saw the turkey at the polling place at the White House and ask Tad, “What business has the turkey stalking about the polls in that way? Does he vote” “No,” Tad replied, “he’s not of age.”
President Lincoln loved Tad’s quick response and took pride in re-telling the story again and again.
~~Adapted from The Turkey, An American Story, Andrew F. Smith
Glyconutrients ~ Tools for Wellness
There are few products that I choose to endorse however, Glyconutrients I firmly believe in. The benefits that have enabled me, my husband and friends to enjoy a greater state of health are fabulous. I invite you to visit my website http://www.delphiinternational/.com, touch the Glyconutrients button and read the information that I have posted there. This is all about nutrition and living a quality life with joy, vitality and maintaining wellness. You can also check another website of www.mannapages.com/donnaseebo. Enter that address into the address box on your computer screen. Do not Google it as it won't pop up if you do. If you would like to find out more just give me a call @ 253.582.5604 or 800.872.8852.
By the way, if you are interested in trimming down after the holidays give me a call. I have a glyconutrient product that enables one to slip out of those excess pounds, losing fat not muscle. It is working for me and if you are interested let me know. Between this food product and T-Tapp I am doing fabulously and so can you.
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 Featured Guests
November 2009
2….How Green Smoothies Saved My Life, Kim Caldwell
3….The Worry Wort’s Companion, Dr. Beverly Potter
4….Almanac of the Infamous, The Incredible & the Ignored, Juanita Rose Violini
5….Multiply with Me & Spelling with Animals, Suzie Koontz
6….To Be or Not To Be Healthy, Myles Schneider
9….Talking Turkey with Leo Pearlstein
10…Bargain Junkie, Annie Korzen
11…The Other Kind of Smart, Harvey Deutschendorf
12…T-Tapp with Teresa
13…How to Communicate with Alzheimer’s, Susan Kohler
16…Holiday Cord Control for Pets & More, Christina Hansen
17…The Hope, A Guide to Sacred Activism, Andrew Harvey
18…Werewolves and History, Robert Curran
19…Conversations from the Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop, Denny Stockdale
20…Maggie, The Dog, Dawn Kairns
23…The Diabetes Seafood Cookbook, Barbara Seelig Brown
24…Tax-Pertise, Bonnie
25…Think Like a Marketer, Lauron Sonnier
26… Happy Thanksgiving Everyone
27…Best of Donna
30…Confessions of a Real Estate Mini-Mongul, James Pockross
Special Mention
Each month I interview 20-22 people on my show. Each and every guest is important. On October 20th I interviewed Dr. Barrie Tan, a researcher and scientist who has made a wonderful discovery via the annatto plant. The nutritional discovery is ‘Tocotrienols’. This discovery is significant Delta Tocotrienol has been found to bring a therapeutic punch to arterial health issue, diabetes and cancer. I encourage you to visit Dr. Tan’s website www.americanrivernutrition.com to access the research information that is available.
Dr. Tan wants the lay person to be knowledgeable about this nutritional benefit and is putting together a book that will be coming out the middle of November. He is offering the publication free to those who are interested in getting it. Contact information is listed on his website. The textbook, which is what I read, is also available at a substantial savings to anyone who would be interested in obtaining it. The textbook is “Tocotrienols, Vitamin E Beyond Tocopherols.
In today’s world we have so many health concerns and we need to be informed. I sincerely encourage you to check out this information as it may empower you or someone you love to overcome some health challenges they may be facing. The research is substantial and anything that can empower wellness I am happy to share.
The interview is also archived on www.BBSRadio.com, Station One, The Donna Seebo Show for your listening convenience.
Upcoming Appearances & Broadcasts
*November*
Saturday, November 21st…The Dickens Festival in Tacoma, Washington
I will be appearing at this wonderful family event again this year doing mini-readings at Kings Books from Noon to 4pm. Bring your friends and family to this dynamic holiday event. Check out www.dickensfestival.net for more information. Part of the proceeds will be going to “A Step Ahead” a group focused on helping developmentally delayed children from 0-36 months of age. See you there.
Location: 206 St. Helens-downtown Tacoma
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Have a magnificent day and remember….”You are the Master of your Fate, the Captain of your Soul”.
Donna Seebo, International Mental Practitioner/Psychic, Counselor, Award Winning Author, Speaker, Teacher, Radio/Television Personality and Minister
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