Dating During Coronavirus on Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Plenty of Fish!

Dating During Coronavirus on Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Plenty of Fish!

Read any strange and unusual news lately? Well I did! Did you know that even though everyone was supposed to be shelter-in-place,  dating apps; like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, POF (Plenty of Fish) and many other dating sites have seen an increase in usage during coronavirus shelter in place.

Since people are spending more time at home, they have been increasing their activity on dating apps.

In fact, video and audio dating is surging and Plenty of Fish has launched a new feature called “LIVE”. This feature has seen a surge in use with the coronavirus outbreak. Users in Washington, New York and California are now able to live-stream with friends and potential matches.

But is dating online right for you? Many people prefer to meet people in real life. If you believe the “real” image is everything, do you really want to chance doing a FaceTime date without your best face forward. I mean with all the beauty salons still being on lockdown, are you ready to put your “real-face (the one without the beauty parlor tricks)” forward?

What about those “health warnings?” Health officials have warned that doing things like kissing and hugging could pose a higher risk of contracting the coronavirus, so what are you going to do, say after your third FaceTime date, and  you, two, want to meet?

Not to mention, how are you ever going to know about the guy’s or lady’s eating habits? You know what I mean. Remember when you were on a dinner date with  that guy, who farted at the table? You quickly deleted his number. Bet you don’t want to experience that again.

Should you set up a dinner date, online, from each of your prospected homes and film it to see, how he holds his fork? Or if she slurps her soup?
Hmmm? Something to think about.

Well, relationship experts say if you are going to do the online dating thing. It’s better to really get to know someone over text, first, before you schedule that “meet cute” one of a kind boy meets girl for that first live in person date.

Oh, by the way the relationship experts also say you should wait, and really get to know the person before you meet up.  One relationship expert said to do at least one month, of texting back and forth, before you meet up.   And then there’s that 90-day rule thing. (You know that 90-day rule thing… explained here).

“The 90-day rule refers to when a person waits 90 days in a new relationship to have sex. Usually, it refers to the woman waiting 90 days, but it can apply to anyone.”

Come to think of it, I’ve been told by a couple of my best friends forever, they’ve actually had good luck with the 90-day rule thing. In fact, a couple of them have informed me that’s there has been a few books written about that 90-day rule thing, and if you follow it, it works.

Hmmm… Something to think about. Well, there you have it.  On-line dating it’s the new trending “in-thing to do” and it comes a long with a friend, virtual dating. Wow how times have changed!

Hey Mr. De Mille, my toes are ready for their close-up! How To Do A Pedicure!

Pampering our peds used to be a regular routine and everybody knows regular pedicures make your feet look fabulous! But with many states still having their Beauty Salons and Nail Shops on lockdown because of COVID-19, what’s a “Girly-Girl” to do?

Go to the dollar store and buy yourself a basin. Even Target has a 12-quart basin for two-dollars, Walmart has one for about six dollars, Bed Bath and Beyond one for under six-dollars, and your neighborhood Ace Hardware one for under five dollars. Heck if you got small feet use a bucket or pail, if your feet can fit in it.

Once you have your basin fill it with warm water, add some Epsom salt, or foot soak, be use to add a little soap. Remember the Palmolive commercial with Madge the manicurist? Madge was one smart manicurist. Madge knew to soak in Palmolive. Add a few drops of Palmolive. Now soak those feet of yours, get then clean.

If you are using a foot soaking product, read the label before putting it in the water. The recommended amount may vary from product to product.

Soak for at least five to ten minutes.

Next take a foot scrub or pumice stone and scrap that dry skin away. Scrub your feet with a pumice stone or foot file while they are wet. A pumice stone is a light, porous volcanic rock often used to remove dead skin cells and calluses.

If you like a foot scrub product. Now is the time to apply it. Apply it to the top and bottom of your feet. Squeeze a quarter-size amount of foot scrub into your palm, and then rub it between both hands. Then, rub your hands over both of your feet to apply the scrub. Rub your feet in small, circular motions to exfoliate them.

Next, place your feet back into the water to rinse them off.

Next use a toenail clipper and cut your toenails straight across. File them if needed.

Next, apply cuticle cream to soften cuticles. Next push back your cuticles using a cuticle tool or small nail file. To do this, simply lay the curved end of your tool over your nail bed at a 45-degree angle, and gently push your cuticles.

Next, apply lotion or cream to hydrate your feet.

You are now finish unless you want to paint your toenails. Then first clean nail bed from any creams of oils before painting. You can use a cotton ball saturated with alcohol to clean nail bed before polishing.

Now paint your toenails with a base coat first then let it dry completely before applying color.


You are now finished with your pedicure and can say… “Mr. De Mille my toes are ready for their close-up!

Say Thank You to Essential Workers! & Other’s Advice!

When you are making essential trips outside of the home, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, say thank you to essential workers. Ask them how they are doing, be kind and express gratitude for their sacrifices and the work they are doing.

Being an essential worker during the COVID-19 pandemic means potentially exposing themselves and their families to COVID-19 while performing their job duties. Essential workers are having to deal with new stresses, like having to add social distancing measures to their jobs, dealing with changing shift work hours, and even managing their own changing childcare needs with school closures.

Who are the essential workers?  Health care professionals, grocery store employees, first responders, mail carriers and many others are still going to work every day. They’re risking their health to help our community.  Let’s show them how much we appreciate them.

Make Signs of Thank You:

Need a project to keep the kids busy? Got some construction paper lying Willie nellie around the house? Great! Kids love to be creative. Have your little ones help by drawing thank you signs for your neighbor, the essential worker, or that family member who’s an essential worker.

Support families of Essential Workers:

Maybe you have a neighbor whose an essential worker or a family member. If you are able, consider cooking a meal for your essential worker’s family, so they have less to worry about, or pick up groceries when you make your own trip to the grocery store.  Remember every little bit helps.

Don’t Have the Time but Want To Show Your Support:  Maybe you don’t time to spend doing some of the things I mentioned. But don’t give up!  You can still show your appreciation in other ways. Here are a few gift ideas.

 

·                  Gift Cards: Essential workers might not have as much time to cook for themselves, so give them gift cards to local restaurants or food delivery services.

·                  Entertainment: They could probably use an escape now more than ever. Help them take a mental break with a streaming subscription, a book or a preloaded e-reader.

·                  Home Essentials: Your favorite frontline workers are also braving the grocery store for the basics. Gift them a healthy stash of hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and other must-haves to save them a trip.

·                  Self-Care Items: Everyone deserves a few minutes to relax each day, no matter how busy work might be. Help local essential workers take a load off with soothing soaps, lotions and bath salts and oils.

·                  Thank-You Note: Sometimes the best gifts are the simple ones. You can leave a handwritten thank-you card, send a friendly text message or write a thoughtful email.

You will be amazed how a simple “Thank You” can make someone’s day and let our essential workers know, just how much they mean to us.

Delicious Shrimp Lettuce Wraps!

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps!

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound (450g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 red bell pepper, sliced

2 cloves garlic, grated

1 onion, diced

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1 zucchini, julienned

1 or 2 carrots, julienned (optional for low-carb, keto diet)

Fresh chopped chives

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1 head Boston lettuce (or Bibb, butter…)

The peanut sauce

4 teaspoon peanut butter

2 teaspoons rice vinegar

2 teaspoons coconut milk

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons honey (optional for low-carb, keto diet)

1-inch fresh ginger, grated

1 clove garlic, grated

*Optional if you are allergic to peanuts try PF Changs Mango Sweet & Sour already made on your sauce aisle in the grocery store**

DIRECTIONS

1. Make the peanut sauce: in a bowl, combine all ingredients (peanut butter, rice vinegar, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic) until smooth, and set aside. You can use your blender for a creamier texture.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add raw shrimp and cook until golden, about 2 – 3 minutes.

3. Stir in crushed chili pepper, cumin, ginger, onion and cook for 1 minute. Add zucchini and soy sauce and cook for 1 minute, then add carrot, jalapeño, garlic, bell pepper and chives. Cook for 1 – 2 minutes more, vegetable should be still crunchy. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

4. To serve, spoon several tablespoons of the shrimp and vegetable mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, taco-style. Serve along with the remaining cooking juice if you like. Don’t forget to dip in the peanut sauce — Enjoy!

 

Cajun Shrimp & Grits!

Cajun Shrimp & Grits

Ingredients:

·2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

·2 cups 2% milk

·1/3 cup butter, cubed

·3/4 teaspoon salt

·1/2 teaspoon pepper

·3/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits

·1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

·SHRIMP:

·8 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped

·1-pound cleaned peeled shrimp

·3 garlic cloves, minced

·1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mamma Cajun seasoning (season to taste)

·*pinch of cayenne pepper to taste * optional

·4 green onions, chopped

·Make sure you clean shrimp before cooking or purchase already peeled shrimp at Wal-Mart Super Store approximately $10.00 per bag already cleaned & peeled large shrimp.

·1 to 2 strips of fried bacon for garnish optional

Directions:

·In a large saucepan, bring the broth, milk, butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 12-14 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally(make sure it doesn’t stick). Stir in cheese until melted. Set aside and keep warm.

·In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 4 teaspoons drippings. Sauté the shrimp, garlic and seasoning in drippings until shrimp turn pink. Serve with grits and sprinkle with onions.

Mother’s Advice for Staying Safe Online!

“Everybody ain’t your friend!” That was the best advice my mother ever gave me, and you know what? If you’re on the internet every day, like I am, it’s still sound advice.

The internet is a place to gain information, but you have to be careful and began making it a rule to be overly cautious about giving out information. The internet is like a real highway. Some folks, even refer to it as being like the Wild Wild West!” Remember how in the old Western movies, when the stagecoach left town, it always needed someone to ride shotgun? Will think of the internet like that. You need someone to ride shot gun. Now, riding shot gun, just means having someone looking out for your or supervision. Because the internet is filled with so much– even adults need supervisors or a strong common sense to guard your personal information. For example, some folks even consider hooking up with Norton to safeguard personal information and passwords. You can find more information about password protects at Norton.com.

According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, since 2015 consumers have lost more than $1 billion from scams initiated through the web.

Therefore, the first thing to do to guard yourself online is to remember, everybody ain’t your friend. Be wary of suspicious links and emails. Always check who the message came from and avoid clicking links from anyone you don’t know. And take extra precautions when you get emails that ask you to reset your passwords. Because normally if you get a reset your password request it is because you requested and when you do, those emails to reset will be Time-sensitive.

Things to lookout for:

Watch out for phishing scams… Here are a couple of phishing scams.
· The Apple Reset Your Password Request

For example, many phishing emails are designed to look like it’s from Apple, or other top brand names. The first thing you should ask yourself is, “Did I request my password change?” I you didn’t, you didn’t.

Next, check to see if it is Time-sensitive. If it is not? Well you guessed it. It’s a scam.

If you receive a phishing email that's designed to look like it's from Apple, send it to reportphishing@apple.com. ...

Forward phishing emails to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at spam@uce.gov – and to the company, bank, or organization impersonated in the email.

The Urgent Request

Next, if you receive an Urgent Request to reset you email. It maybe a Phishing email,

This kind of email urges you to take immediate action and this kind of phishing emails play to our innate psychology. By impersonating a person or organization with a high level of authority—and urging immediate action—these emails are dangerously persuasive.


Other things you should do:

§ Keep your computers and mobile devices up to date. Having the latest security software, web browser, and operating system are the best defenses against viruses, malware, and other online threats. Turn on automatic updates so you receive the newest fixes as they become available.

§ Set strong passwords. A strong password is at least eight characters in length, using more characters makes it stronger, if the mood hits you go up in characters and includes a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

§ Keep personal information personal. Hackers can use social media profiles to figure out your passwords and answer those security questions in the password reset tools. Lock down your privacy settings and avoid posting things like birthdays, addresses, mother’s maiden name, etc. Be wary of requests to connect from people you do not know. I have been personally stalked on social media by folks I would not “Friend” who would then contact me on my email. Guess what? I would not respond to their email. Why? Because I didn’t know them.

§ The internet is a way bad people will ask for personal information. NEVER give your address or phone number away to anyone. Never list your home address on social media. Get a P.O. BOX. Many P.O. Boxes have street addresses attached to them. Use the P.O. Box, street address.

§ The internet is not always full of truth. Don’t be deceived on what you are reading. Get your source from multiple reliable resources.

§ Secure your internet connection. Always protect your home wireless network with a password. When connecting to public Wi-Fi networks, be cautious about what information you are sending over it.

§ Shop safely. Before shopping online, make sure the website uses secure technology. When you are at the checkout screen, verify that the web address begins with https. Also, check to see if a tiny locked padlock symbol appears on the page.

§ Read the site’s privacy policies. Though long and complex, privacy policies tell you how the site protects the personal information it collects. If you don’t see or understand a site’s privacy policy, consider doing business elsewhere.

The internet can be a great place or a scary place if not handled properly. Remember Mother’s advice while you are on the internet… “Everybody ain’t your friend.” 

Delicious Shrimp Tacos!

·  1 pound large or jumbo shrimp — peeled, deveined, and tails removed (fresh or frozen and thawed) **Budget Friendly – Buy at Wal-Mart Super Market less than $10 a bag already devined**

·  1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 

·  1 teaspoon chili powder

· ½ teaspoon Slap Ya Momma Seasoning

·  1 teaspoon ground chili

·  1 teaspoon ground cumin

·   6 to 8 corn or flour tortillas

·  Garnishes: avocados — cilantro, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime wedges

FOR THE Cabbage Slaw & Shrimp Taco Sauce:

·  1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

·  2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

·  1 clove garlic — peeled

·  1/2 small jalapeno — seeds and membranes removed

·  1/4 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves

·  1/4 teaspoon Slap Ya Momma Seasoning

·  Zest and juice of 1 large or 2 very small limes — about 2 teaspoons zest and 3 tablespoons juice

·  2 cups shredded cabbage — or slaw mix

Instructions

· Rinse and pat the shrimp dry, then transfer to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with the chili powder, chipotle chili, cumin, and Slap Ya Momma Seasoning.

1.     Toss to coat evenly. Let rest while you prepare the shrimp taco sauce and slaw.

2.     Prepare the sauce and slaw: In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, process the Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, Slap Ya Momma Seasoning lime, zest, and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

3.      Place the cabbage in a mixing bowl and toss with about 1/2 cup of the sauce. Add more sauce if you desire a creamier slaw, then reserve the rest of the sauce for serving.

4.     Cook the shrimp: In a large nonstick skillet over medium high, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Add the shrimp and sauté just until the shrimp is cooked through and no longer translucent in the center, about 4 minutes. Do not overcook! Transfer the shrimp immediately to a plate.

5.     Warm the tortillas (optional) and assemble the tacos: If you like, warm the tortillas in the microwave (put them in a stack and cover them with a lightly damp towel) or a 250 degree F oven while the shrimp cook. To serve, fill the tortillas with your desired number of shrimps, then top generously with the slaw, extra sauce, a squeeze of lime juice, and any other desired toppings. Enjoy immediately.

 

One Tin Soldier, The Valley People, The Leader & The Best Man! Heaven knows!

If you read any headline you see “Mass Protest and Mayhem continuing”…But if you look at the cities across America, what you will really see is that the American people did awake. They woke up and said enough is enough.
Just like the message in the song “One Tin Soldier” human greed and violence is futile. The American people woke up and said we have stood by long enough and watch the results of the monstrosity 2016 election as it ushered into the USA, a reign of terror, by The White House and the Republican Party, wrecking mayhem and running sinisterly amok.
Where elected officials poured out the most dangerous and vilest attacks on the Black and Brown American people, women and children of immigrants. Since the election in 2016 Americans have stood by and watched White house and their leaders in power, dehumanize Black, Brown people, children of immigrants, women, Muslims to name a few. By using, law enforcement, discrimination, acts of violence and terror and even by using tweets that say “thugs” and “when the looting starts, the shooting start, by separating immigrant children from their parents, by systematically stroking the fires of hatred and racism and thinking their actions had no consequences.
This White House and its President saw political advantage in fostering division among the American People, fueling hatred and divide, thinking they were their best weapons to maintain power only to see what they really did was cause this country to tear itself into pieces.
For what?
Remember I told you about the message in the song “One Tin Soldier” that human greed and violence is futile? Why? Because when one person, with all the power, resorts to hurting the valley people(the people of America) he does not understand that on the blooded morning after his reign of power and mayhem, has caused bloodshed of innocent people, for no real reason, there will be no trumpets blowing his victory for the blood of the people is on his hands.
And when the innocent blood of the people is on your hands, how can you stand up straight and call yourself the “Best Leader, The Best Man?” For all know that the sinning man, always justifies himself in his own eyes. And we all know, and just as heaven knows, you are not, the “Best Leader, The Best Man!”

100,000 Lives Lost Today!

 

The people of the USA our hearts are broken today! For 100,000 Beautiful lives have come to an end. They were our Mothers, Fathers, Sisters, Brothers, Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and yes, our Friends, Neighbors and our coworkers too.  In our hearts and minds they will forever be a memory we keep; a love we never forget.  We know that God called you all home, he sent his Death Angel from upon his throne. You leave us with just our memories and your love to be our guide and though we cannot see you we know you are always by our side.

Goodbye to all our loved ones, the Coronavirus may have taken you from us, but we will forever keep your love at our side, to be our guide.

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Mucus Buster!

Another Old Fashion Remedy called the Broncho-Buster!

Sure enough, Mother knew best! From her home remedy of taking echinacea to shorten your cold, to knowing about an old-time remedy for getting mucus flowing. Let the record show, yes, Mother knew a thing or two about getting over a cold and getting mucus flowing.  

For those who don’t know mucus is a slimy substance, typically not miscible with water, secreted by mucous membranes and glands for lubrication, protection, etc. 

One of my mother’s favorite old-time remedy for dealing with mucus, was called Broncho-buster by the man who created it. It was a known treatment that was created by James A. Duke, PhD., who was an American botanist. Who was an authority on healing plants? Dr Duke developed the Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases part of Duke’s Herbal Vineyard was located in Fulton Maryland.  His Broncho-Buster was a list of ingredients that were mix well together and then slowly eaten. Dr. Duke suggested you mix small amounts of garlic, ginger, mustard, turmeric, chopped chile peppers and horseradish into a paste. Then you were to spread this paste on a cracker and nibble gingerly one tiny bite at a time. The well mixed ingredients will then make everything run. Your eyes, your nose, and even thick mucus that was clogging your bronchial tubes. 

There you have it! Another Old-Time Remedy that works. 

Disclaimer: First up, please let me say. I am not a medical doctor. My listings are for pure entertainment. You as an individual must be the Captain of your own Medical Ship! This means consult with your doctor before trying anything you read online or in a book, not written by a medical doctor, and even if it is written by a medical doctor, please consult your own doctor.

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Another Old Fashioned Remedy – Using Beer, Cinnamon & Black Pepper!

Since I’ve been stuck in the home on my Coronavirus Blues vacation, I have a lot of time on my hands to rummage through things I have collected over the years.  Old tidbits of news, letters, notes, books and those oddities you just can’t let go of.

For example, I’ve found notes my mother have written to me on just about every subject under the sun even beer, cinnamon and black pepper. Yes, there are many uses for these three items. Let’s look at what you can do with beer first.

Did you know that beer us made up of ingredients that can enrich your garden soil? Yes, it is. Just mix a several tablespoons of beer into your garden soil, do this by mixing the beer into water that you pour onto your soil. This will give your plants a boost. Also adding beer to your compost starter has boosting benefits too, the yeast and sugar in beer adds beneficial bacteria to compose.

Do you have a problem with bees in your garden or yard?  You can create a bee trap by punching a series of small holes (big enough for a bee to get in about 3/8-inch-wide) in a lid of an old glass jar. The fill the glass jar with one half beer, screw on the top and place the jar in the yard where you’ve seen bees. The bees will be attracted to the beer, crawl into the hole and can’t get out.

Having a backyard party and want to eliminate bees? Just place a few open cans around the perimeter of your yard. And woola! Bees be gone!

Don’t you just love the smell of Cinnamon?  Bet you didn’t know your neighbors’ cat and dogs don’t. Yup!  Do you want to keep your neighbors’ cat or dog out of your yard?  Just sprinkle some cinnamon around the perimeter of your yard every week.

And if you love the great smell of Cinnamon, freshen up you home with Cinnamon, by putting Cinnamon sticks in your vacuum bag before vacuuming.

Black pepper also works to keep neighborhood dogs and cats out of your yard. And it works to keep away rabbits, squirrels and raccoons away.  So, if raccoons are bothering your garbage cans just sprinkle black pepper around your garbage cans to keep them out.

Black pepper also works to keep away ants.

There you have it. Old fashioned remedies for using beer, cinnamon, and black pepper.  I bet you’ll never look at these three items the same again.

 

 

Old Fashioned Remedies that still work today! Use Steam to Clear Sinus!

My mother used to have a ton of old-fashioned remedies. I remember many of them well to this day. She had remedies for acne, stomach cramps, even diarrhea.

One of her best ones was what to do, when you were suffering from seasonal hay fever, or a stuffy nose from a head cold.

My mother would boil a pot of water on the stove and then pour the hot water carefully into an extra-large bowl, placed safely on a table.  She would then drop in a few drops of eucalyptus oil, or pine oil or even tea tree oil into the bowl, placed on the table.  Next she would then use an extra-large dry towel, that she would then drape over the head of the congested person and have them lean their face over the bowl of water at least 12 inches away from it, being “very careful not to burn themselves on the hot bowl and have them breathe through their nose.

Not only was this technique great from relieving a stuffy nose or hay fever it was also a great way to get a facial. 

Yes, it would seem “Mother” was way ahead of her time and she did know a thing or two.  Whether you need to clear your sinuses or get a great facial this Mother knows best remedy is a must try.