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Hello Grafted in Readers, Today is Tuesday, October 25 in my corner of blog land. I am going to start with the writing news, and then close with the Mayo Clinic health-tip. ***** -Additional Christmas Moments, by Yvonne Lehman and publisher, Grace-Publishing is now available. This is an anthology containing reflections or stories for and about the Christmas season. My contribution is a family story titled, No Room In The Sky. Available through www.grace-publishing.com or may be on Amazon or the major book carriers. Search by title and author. ***** -Health Tip You may consider this a gentle reminder, but nuts are good for heart health. That fits the post title, right? Nuts are good for you in limited intake, inexpensive, serve as a healthier snack and easy to store somewhere convenient. The only disadvantage is they tend to have high calorie amounts. They are a supplement not a main food source. Kevod Yeheveh, His presence be near us today and always. Mellow Roc

Hello Grafted In Readers, Today is Thursday, October 13, 2016 in my corner of blog land. I am going to visit with you about a few topics of recent interest. -On Tuesday evening, I enjoyed, and dozed off some, during the post-season Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants. For eight innings, things were looking pretty bleak for the Cubs. In the final inning though, it was a come-from-behind story and they won to advance in the playoffs! Even the TV commentators implied a Cub's loss until they came back. -I am in a Bible study with some others and we are discussing the book of Hosea in the Tanakh. It's about a nation turning its back and values on God, but eventually also come back or will come back. -This year, the Day of Atonement was on October 12. As a Hebraic believer in Messiah Yeshua, I observe this day quietly. The following thought post Yom Kippur, Day of Atonement, is offered by Rabbi Eckstein in the devotional, Holy Lan...

Hello Grafted in Readers, Today is October 10 in my corner of blog land. To those from Canada, Happy Thanksgiving to you! To those in the US, we remember Christopher Columbus, 15th century explorer who is credited for discovering America. Today, I want to highlight an article by Dr. Joseph Mercola on the condition, Irritable Bowel Disease also known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or Irritable Bowel Disease. Dr. Mercola is a proponent of Natural Medicine but backs his position with credible research. This disease is caused when too much unhealthy bacteria invades the gut and plays havoc with one's intestinal function and health. This can lead to greater risk for bone disease, bone fractures, ulcerative colitis, severe pain, constipation or diarrhea, headache and nausea. Symptoms may include excess gas or bloating, craving sugar or refined carbs, headache, constipation or diarrhea. Healing and prevention of IBD may be aided by the following foods: broccoli, brussels, foo...

********** Announcement: Hello Grafted In Readers, I am told as a writer, one has to make others aware of what you have written. If you enjoy "ghostly tales" perhaps reflecting the style of the late Alfred Hitchcock or Edgar A. Poe, you might enjoy a newly released title that features one of my stories, "Living Sacrifice" David Russell. 31 Days of October   A Haunting Collection of Hallowe'en Tales Authored by Shae Hamrick Authored with David Russell, Gene Hilgreen, J Rene Young, Joe Stanley, Lena M Pate, Lisa M Collins, Lynette White, Marry Ross, Mirta Oliva, Rebecca Lacey, Glenda Reynolds, Elizabeth Ann Boyles, Linda L Taylor, Stephanie Baskerville, Terry Turner, Andy McKell, C Baely, Cora Bhatia, d b Martin, Elain Faber A haunting collection of Hallowe'en, Suspense, and Ghost stories for young and old. Publication Date: Sep 30 2016 ISBN/EAN13: 1539087697 / 9781539087694 Page Count: 286 Binding Type: US Trade Paper Trim Size: 5.5...