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We are off to the Elks today. I took a quick walk in the garden and ate six beautiful plums! They are just about perfect now, but can I eat fifty plums in two days?
I researched on the Internet and found that plums are high in fiber, which adds bulk to the stool and helps it move through the digestive system. They also contain sorbitol, a sugar alcohol that acts as a natural laxative. Eating plums or drinking prune juice (made from dried plums) can help relieve constipation and promote regular bowel movements. However, consuming too many plums can cause diarrhea.
After leaving for the Elks, we decided to stop at the beach since the weather was warm. I soon realized that I had forgotten to bring my swimsuit. Knowing this, I devised an alternative plan.
Hey, I worked…albeit a little large!!
When driving to the Elks, Mary decided she wanted some lip injections to adjust her appearance. I told her she was magnificent just as she was, but if she insisted, I had a great idea.
At the Elks, George brought a bag full of apples, which will soon become apple sauce. Bill and Bob were not present; both had been excused. Bill was on his honeymoon while Bob was in Oregon visiting his daughter.
Bill and Sandee are near the Grand Teton Mountains!
The Grand Teton Mountains, situated in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, are renowned for their dramatic, jagged peaks and are a popular destination for outdoor recreation.
A fun fact about the Tetons is that French-Canadian trappers named them “Les Trois Tetons,” meaning “the three breasts,” due to their appearance when viewed from the west.
The French have vivid imaginations!
The pool was 92, and we soaked up the sun and had a great time exchanging stories and gazing at the stars. When we got out, Mary found some marshmallows and we indulged. Mary had self-control and only ate one, while Mr. Piggy gobbled up three toasted beauties.
Marshmallows, those fluffy, sweet treats, have a history that stretches back to ancient Egypt, where they were made from the sap of the marshmallow plant for medicinal purposes. Later, in France, confectioners refined the recipe by whipping the sap with egg whites and sugar, creating the precursor to the modern marshmallow. Today, marshmallows are enjoyed in various forms, from s’mores and hot chocolate to Rice Krispies treats.
Modern marshmallows typically use gelatin, sugar, corn syrup, and flavoring, with the marshmallow plant sap no longer being a primary ingredient.
Another pool night complete with marshmallows.
What can I say?
