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Happy Birthday

12/30/2023

The silver ball has dropped in Time Square, the confettis are sprinkled, I mean thrown all over the US and even fields afar - it's actor Morris Chestnut's 55th birthday. Wow! Drum roll!

Mel, Mel, Mel, well, well, well, you turn 68 on January 3. Mr Gibson, most humbly, Sir, thanks for the great movies you appeared in, those you directed and produced. Have a wonderful day.

Twitch of the ears, a stare at a stranger in a store, make a face at an old lady in the street, on a treadmill with full jacket and tie on, an attempt to use a spoon in a keyhole of a car door to open it. Making the shape of the numbers 69 on January 6 with your fingers. No, you don't mean to be vulgar- it's your birthday and age. They just won't get it, even now. Rowan Atkinson. (Mr. Bean)

Okay, "Little Women", I mean, woman. Don't forget you turn 28 on January 3. I know you wouldn't want to be a big woman yet. Don't worry girl, in our eyes you'll always be, "Little Women", ahh, woman. Have a great day.

Fashion Trends

12/30/2023

This week we'll take a look at a fashion show that is held in India twice yearly. It's called Delhi Fashion Week. These are some of the models and their display which are of of very high quality.

People Around the World

12/30/2023

Australia

Officially known as the Commonwealth of Australia, comprising the mainland of Australia, Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the largest country in Oceania measuring a staggering 2, 969,907 sq mi. making it the sixth largest country in the world.
It's huge size, gives it a wide variety of landscapes and climates, with deserts in the center, tropical rainforest in the north-east, tropical savannas in the north, and mountain ranges in the south-east. Australia is considered the oldest, driest, and flattest continent, with the least fertile soil.
The original inhabitants are the Aboriginals who began arriving from south-east Asia, 50,000 to 65,000 years ago during the last glacial period. By the time of the European arrival sometime around 1606, the Aboriginals, had formed themselves into 250 distinct language groups.
Currently, Australia is a federal constitutional monarchy, comprising six states and ten territories. With a population of almost 27 million, this country is highly urbanised and heavily concentrated on the eastern seaboard. Although Canberra is it's capital, the most populous cities are , Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Australia ranks highly for quality
of health, education, economic freedom, civil liberties, and political rights. It's also promotes religious diversity with 43.9% identifying as Christian, 38.9% no religion, 3.2% Islam, 2.7 % Hinduism, 2.4 % Buddhism, and 8.9% other.
Australians love a good sport, with soccer, cricket, baseball, and rugby being among the most popular. This nation has won Cricket World Cup for a record six times.
Australia's high income mixed-market economy is rich in natural resources. It has the second amount of wealth per adult after Luxembourg. It GDP stands at 1571 billion USD.

Garden Corner

12/28/2023

Keeping A Poinsettia Alive After Christmas.

Not so fast! You don't have to toss your Christmas poinsettia away just now. The red and white flowering beauties can be kept all year- round. And with proper care and attention they will rebloom just in time for next year's festivities.
Growing poinsettias as houseplants is pretty simple: Provide water, sunlight and occasional fertilizer, and they'll be happy. Getting poinsettia to bloom for nex December? is another story altogether. Are you up to the challenge?
Here's how!
*After the holidays, set the plant in a sunny spot, watering as needed until the flowers fade, then stop watering.

* When the plants drop their leaves and enter dormancy, lay the pots on their sides and place them in a cool, dark spot such as an unheated cellar, until April. Visit them periodically and spray them with water if their stems start to shrivel.

* In April prune 2 inches off of each stem and reintroduce plants to their sunny spots in the living area of your house. Poinsettias thrive best in temperatures between 70 - 75 degrees during the day and 60 - 65 degrees during the night. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

* If you'd like to move the plant outdoors for summer, wait until the danger of frost has past, then transition them gradually by increasing their outdoor exposure by a few days. Otherwise, continue to care for them as houseplants. Either way, begin feeding monthly, one teaspoon of 20-20-20 fertilizer per gallon of water.

* Bring vacationing poinsettia back indoors by September, first checking for insects and rinsing plants and pots with a gentle stream of water.

*In order to flower, poinsettia need a 40-day period of complete darkness for 15 hours daily. So, beginning October 1, keep the plants in a bright sunny spot, from 8:00am to 5:00 pm daily, then move into a dark place from 5:00pm to 8:00 am.

* When bracts begin to take on a reddish or white hue, typically around the second week of November, start keeping plants in the main parts of the house full-time. Continue to water and fertilize, and place your poinsettia in a prominent spot among your holiday decorations.
Good luck.

Credit: The MINING
Journal

Health News

12/28/2023

Habits That Are Bad for Your Heart.

1. You Bank on Your Workouts.

Do you exercise? That's great! But if you sit down for most of the rest of your day, that's a problem. You need to be active all day long. Little bursts count. If you have a desk job, take a short walk every hour to boost your circulation, even if it's just to the break room. Binge -watching your favorite show? Get up and dance or do push-ups during the commercials.

2. You Say "I'm Too Young"

Don't wait to work on keeping your heart healthy. Exercise, eat a healthy diet and know your numbers - blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. The ideal time to do your heart a favor is now.

3. One Drink Too Many

For most people, moderate drinking (one a day for women, up to two daily for men) is OK , A daily drink may even have some benefits for some people. But more than that can raise certain levels of fats in the blood and raise blood pressure, too. That's especially true if you have several drinks at a time. So stick to your daily limit.

4. You Dis A Good- For -Your Diet

You may think it's going to be all out oat bran, all the time. Surprise! There's no reason for your food to be bland and boring. A Mediterranean- style diet has delicious foods like, olive oil, nuts, fruits, whole grains, fish, lean protein and red wine. It helps keep your heart healthy, thanks to the "good" fats, fiber and nutrients. Plus you'll actually want to stick to this diet because it tastes so good.

5. You Don't Know Your Numbers.

Pop quiz: What's your cholesterol level? How about your blood pressure? No Clue? That's risky. They could be too high without you knowing. (You could feel just fine and have high cholesterol or high blood pressure), So protect yourself. Starting at age 20 make sure you see your doctor regularly and create a plan to check and track your numbers.

6. Waist Not

Belly fat is particularly bad for your heart. So get your tape measure and size up the inches around your waist. It's a red flag if it's more than 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men. Need to slim down? Take it step by step. Even losing a small amount of weight is good for your heart.

7. You Ignore Your Blues.

When you're feeling low, it's hard to do things that are good for your health, like exercise. If you've felt down for more than a few weeks, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional. Talk therapy, exercise and medication (if needed) can improve your mood so you can have more time to take care of yourself.

8. You Blow Off Secondhand Smoke

Someone else's smoke could hurt your heart and blood vessels. You need to avoid it. If you spend a lot of time with someone who isn't ready to quit smoking, insist they at least not smoke around you, whether it's home, work , or in the car. Your tough love may be the nudge they need to kick the habit, which will be good for both of you.

Credit:WebMD

ART

12/27/2023

How about this piece of art as a reminder of the imminence of a new year? Ha, ha, 2024!

Did You Know?

12/27/2023

David Bowie helped topple the Berlin wall. His performance of "Heroes", in 1987 in front of the Reichstag as part of The Concert for Berlin, was loud enough and close enough to the wall to be heard in East Berlin(where such music was forbidden). It sparked a police crackdown. The third night of the crackdown was crucial in changing the mood of the state.

The mother of modern physics, Marie Curie was known for her work with radioactive materials. This led to the discovery of elements like polonium and radium. Unfortunately, the research took a toll on her health, leading to her death from aplastic anemia.
The radioactive exposure also affected most of her belongings, including her clothes, furniture, and books. A century after her death, her notebooks have to be stored in a lead box, as they are still radioactive and will have to be so for another 1,500 years.

Roosters have built-in earplugs.
A rooster's call can reach 140 decibels or louder. How do they stop themselves from going deaf after they let out such earth shattering crows? Well, according to scientists, when the rooster opens its beak to crow, it's external auditory canals close off, preventing the sound from coming in and doing any damage.
Credit:BESTLIFE

Quotations

12/27/2023

1 " Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." Jim Rohn.
2. " You don't need to always understand your journey in life, you need to trust that you're going in the right direction." Steven Aitchison.
3. " Not everyone will understand your journey. That's okay. You're here to live your life, not to make everyone understand." Unknown
4. " At any moment the decision you make can change the course of your life forever." Tony Robbins.

Seasons Magazine 18/2023 Copyright© 2023.

12/24/2023

It's finally here. The day has arrived when families will get together and share all the warmth and love that we all need to feel validated. Eight year-old Tommy has got his grandpa with him. His dad has also come home .Oh what a day this will be.
From all of us here at Seasons Magazine, we wish you all a day that is filled with all the things you desire. Peace and love to all. Merry Christmas again.

All About the Music

12/24/2023

Shuuu! The kids are asleep now as they anticipate Santa's arrival tonight. I can see 8 year-old Bobby covering up with his blanket and one pillow over his head. His 10 year-old sister, Karen has just put up her stockings and has made her way to her room with excitement in her heart. Mom and dad turned off the fairy lights are are in bed.
Across the street from them is their 25 year-old neighbor who lives alone. She wants Santa to visit her as well. But she'll stay awake in eager anticipation because she has called him and given him a list for some very special presents. You'll have to agree, she'll get all she's asked for. When Santa heard her, his heart palpitated. And he's going to hurry down that chimney tonight. Here is her list.

Santa Baby (made popular by Eartha Kitt)

Santa baby, just slip a sable under
the tree
For me
Been an awful good girl
Santa baby, so hurry down the
chimney tonight.

Santa baby, a '54 convertible too
Light blue
I'll wait up for you dear
Santa baby, so hurry down the
chimney tonight

Think of all the fun I've missed
Think of all the fellas that I haven't
kissed
Next year I could be just as good
If you'll check off my Christmas list

Santa baby, I want a yacht
And really that's not a lot
Been an angel all year
Santa baby, so hurry down the
chimney tonight

Santa honey, one little thing I really need
The deed
To a platinum mine
Santa baby, so hurry down the
chimney tonight

Santa cutie, and fill all my stockings
with a duplex
And checks
Sign your 'X on the line
Santa cutie, so hurry down the
chimney tonight

Come and trim my Christmas tree
With some decorations bought at
Tiffany
I really do believe in you
Let's see if you believe in me

Santa baby, forgot to mention one
little thing
A ring
I don't mean on the phone
Santa baby, so hurry down the
chimney tonight

Hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry, tonight.

Writers: Joan Javits/Phil Springer
© 1953 RCA Victor
Editor's note.
This song was covered by a few artists but Eartha Kitt's verson stands out as the best. Saucy and believable.