tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23890545906465805562024-03-13T16:05:46.394-04:00Whimsical ThoughtsPoetry, Travel, Recipes, Book Reviews, and Entertainment ReviewsAlyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-31094289594160929262023-05-16T07:00:00.000-04:002023-05-16T07:00:00.141-04:00Poetry Taste #24: “Watchful Hawk”<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJTnvMELPwdroAtI_g7HQa43ldjTrK77AGo98dD0RU_owNl1rziJpAb9Xt2HEN9be42Ae9dWkgFZpGuYfDBgtDdKhWU7lz8lsdHq-65CmU91xEfo-8GkXyBD677_Ej8X4mtFjxKIdwUko5_pqOxcQpz_pqffDZFiSmNcT5UETKD3v1nwS-qff2jCd7w/s1080/Poetry%20Taste%20generic%20blog%20post%20image.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJTnvMELPwdroAtI_g7HQa43ldjTrK77AGo98dD0RU_owNl1rziJpAb9Xt2HEN9be42Ae9dWkgFZpGuYfDBgtDdKhWU7lz8lsdHq-65CmU91xEfo-8GkXyBD677_Ej8X4mtFjxKIdwUko5_pqOxcQpz_pqffDZFiSmNcT5UETKD3v1nwS-qff2jCd7w/s320/Poetry%20Taste%20generic%20blog%20post%20image.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The watchful hawk perched</p><p>Tall atop the soccer goal -</p><p>Monitors in dusk.</p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2022]</div>Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-74484572855945332182023-05-02T07:30:00.001-04:002023-05-02T07:30:00.140-04:00Poetry Taste #23: “Monarch Butterflies in a Garden”<p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWyXuIcGODwGrD8z_s-zgCaLuH_13AAkdceKCj32KygTH9xWULBFyKcEnxD186_l_7gqqEJ-k9ERW3J-ddTB-m_vjF3RzEHKIjSsH1-6E1hcqdFKifmYB8Gnddmov-XnJDAT4WzrgD_z737xjEd5ctXv2fzZaG-J9vJshguhW6jXWB6I9MmOSUZsfQbw/s2124/Monarch%20butterfly%202%20-%20PT%2023.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Monarch Butterfly in flight" border="0" data-original-height="2031" data-original-width="2124" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWyXuIcGODwGrD8z_s-zgCaLuH_13AAkdceKCj32KygTH9xWULBFyKcEnxD186_l_7gqqEJ-k9ERW3J-ddTB-m_vjF3RzEHKIjSsH1-6E1hcqdFKifmYB8Gnddmov-XnJDAT4WzrgD_z737xjEd5ctXv2fzZaG-J9vJshguhW6jXWB6I9MmOSUZsfQbw/w320-h306/Monarch%20butterfly%202%20-%20PT%2023.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Monarch butterfly in flight | ©AlyssaScheidemann</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>In the butterfly</p><p>Garden, a Monarch passes,</p><p>So regal in flight.</p><p><br /></p><p>Two Monarchs flutter</p><p>Around each other in dance,</p><p>On an autumn day.</p><p><br /></p><p>One butterfly lands</p><p>On an orange flower to</p><p>Rest in the garden.</p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2021]</div>Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-52997981990201916672023-04-24T12:00:00.002-04:002023-04-24T21:52:33.526-04:00Poetry Taste #22: "Bright Summer Sea"<p> </p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhirQzTukXzg5V0Ts1sQctoFFmYeg19NtVlPMi6NMFn12MbZ98_n5kEtlBjrZov-9PWXiB8Pg-h9H5KG8CaeMucBFalVMhqIIT-EPoIkVpelWxeXc_L2aRQdn84dXezwm1rpNr2uM9vuZQMZw_D1qesm6XCJfBDFWgHdODjmEKLnyoJ_jjcJG2YT92i-w/s1080/Poetry%20Taste%20generic%20blog%20post%20image.png"><img alt="Poetry Taste" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhirQzTukXzg5V0Ts1sQctoFFmYeg19NtVlPMi6NMFn12MbZ98_n5kEtlBjrZov-9PWXiB8Pg-h9H5KG8CaeMucBFalVMhqIIT-EPoIkVpelWxeXc_L2aRQdn84dXezwm1rpNr2uM9vuZQMZw_D1qesm6XCJfBDFWgHdODjmEKLnyoJ_jjcJG2YT92i-w/w200-h200/Poetry%20Taste%20generic%20blog%20post%20image.png" width="200" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The sun shining bright</p><p>Makes the sea water sparkle</p><p>Like a diamond stone.</p><p><br /></p><p>[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2011]</p>Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-42256332331850510192023-04-07T12:30:00.001-04:002023-04-07T12:30:00.155-04:00Poetry Taste #21: Nonet - "Family Time on Easter"<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1j-OY7H9e29HNtETDkx7Il3eHkvwNhG07CmrtcKu_sxWTe9ncSO7xsjkTPmzXbsB2P71wLJcaH6zZLxwNtsGms6wFbmPbKSPeqrxQiNtAuuRcyERc08FgaRV4V28hR7Kb7LiZV0BaG2psA0-U8Id6PfDI9lLjSTOUkoEvakZZkIDFkPF7bzdCzsbfhw/s5616/AdobeStock_326381878.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Easter Bunny and Easter Eggs in Basket" border="0" data-original-height="3744" data-original-width="5616" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1j-OY7H9e29HNtETDkx7Il3eHkvwNhG07CmrtcKu_sxWTe9ncSO7xsjkTPmzXbsB2P71wLJcaH6zZLxwNtsGms6wFbmPbKSPeqrxQiNtAuuRcyERc08FgaRV4V28hR7Kb7LiZV0BaG2psA0-U8Id6PfDI9lLjSTOUkoEvakZZkIDFkPF7bzdCzsbfhw/w320-h213/AdobeStock_326381878.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bunny with decorated eggs in a basket. © kobeza - Adobe Stock</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;">Easter is lovely family time.<br />The house decorated with eggs,<br />Pastels and bunny statues.<br />Dipping eggs in colors.<br />Festive family meals.<br />Shaped chocolates<br />In baskets.<br />End of<br />Lent.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2023]</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmD5DlwdFaoPi_QhdZWSlwBiug8OyTj9vYzasc_9VWd90WdPvv7sRX4Bj624VFKMBXuYP9WzGK-k1HCRL9Hxr1E9iQVAjX6G_OHKQlffQg1tZURtdntPm90ApMFStFsKyma2g_ImcP-tgkvuqlxit-YMN8y4lHQ6f9cgI2BWS4BdweRK3rjnvIhFDiNw/s6548/AdobeStock_487981082.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4365" data-original-width="6548" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmD5DlwdFaoPi_QhdZWSlwBiug8OyTj9vYzasc_9VWd90WdPvv7sRX4Bj624VFKMBXuYP9WzGK-k1HCRL9Hxr1E9iQVAjX6G_OHKQlffQg1tZURtdntPm90ApMFStFsKyma2g_ImcP-tgkvuqlxit-YMN8y4lHQ6f9cgI2BWS4BdweRK3rjnvIhFDiNw/s320/AdobeStock_487981082.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easter decorations. © Pixel-Shot - Adobe Stock</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Happy Easter to those who celebrate!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-17650495061978760862023-03-17T07:00:00.002-04:002023-03-17T07:00:00.158-04:00Poetry Taste #20: "St. Paddy's Day This Year"<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnRs9YbqbIwdKBnsMlS7SKw1y1vmxijJToT6tD3O5_lW8Dyf7j9mPDQMtZ8pFECCTeFCNZ-R4qcQ20uPtFW2GRvBmUaU1B-vTzdrcLXYdvcz8fg4d1ZovynZoLdR82sj1D8LUuKRZhAuWCm7huZv-uLRkNN-oqzGbSompfDBztulZzpztwTlR5qvNyAw/s6720/AdobeStock_567162536.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="St. Paddy's Day Decor" border="0" data-original-height="4480" data-original-width="6720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnRs9YbqbIwdKBnsMlS7SKw1y1vmxijJToT6tD3O5_lW8Dyf7j9mPDQMtZ8pFECCTeFCNZ-R4qcQ20uPtFW2GRvBmUaU1B-vTzdrcLXYdvcz8fg4d1ZovynZoLdR82sj1D8LUuKRZhAuWCm7huZv-uLRkNN-oqzGbSompfDBztulZzpztwTlR5qvNyAw/w320-h213/AdobeStock_567162536.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">St. Patrick's Day decor - © wavebreak3 - Adobe Stock</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><br /></p></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>It is different this year,</div><div>When celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.</div><div>I usually enjoy hard cider since I don’t like beer.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is on a community food truck night over here,</div><div>Which means at least it falls on a Friday.</div><div>So it is different this year.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have a planned path I need to adhere</div><div>To; being alcohol-free with no leeway.</div><div>I usually enjoy hard cider since I don’t like beer.</div><div><br /></div><div>Instead I’ll focus on a relaxed atmosphere,</div><div>With mocktails, a minty milkshake or green entree.</div><div>Which makes it different this year.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>How different I’ll need to celebrate is clear.</div><div>And from my plan, I won’t stray.</div><div>I usually enjoy hard cider since I don’t like beer.</div><div><br /></div><div>Regardless of the festivities, there’ll be lots of cheer,</div><div>And the mood won’t be dull & grey.</div><div>It really is different this year,</div><div>Since I usually enjoy hard cider because I don’t like beer.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2023]</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy St. Patrick's Day!</div>Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-90222181015740165202023-02-20T14:30:00.001-05:002023-02-20T14:30:00.157-05:00Poetry Taste #19: "Morning Grass"<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDioiTUmlLBo-PO_EbGcV-3w17vKuSMwgg83cKiJt0D9aNBxIM8148i0r6-5J89t-CHDEFnUhxKqRxSxE1axGpKFfM1G3LBauACm-ycufonkkI3YvB9phCKkdVlrYNMk-aMmk7b1XdQbNccnqdERy6RBQUJCMbKje17U0Y1BZacXzwBwIDFcjs6NU5PA/s6066/AdobeStock_565865335.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Dew on grass" border="0" data-original-height="4044" data-original-width="6066" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDioiTUmlLBo-PO_EbGcV-3w17vKuSMwgg83cKiJt0D9aNBxIM8148i0r6-5J89t-CHDEFnUhxKqRxSxE1axGpKFfM1G3LBauACm-ycufonkkI3YvB9phCKkdVlrYNMk-aMmk7b1XdQbNccnqdERy6RBQUJCMbKje17U0Y1BZacXzwBwIDFcjs6NU5PA/w320-h213/AdobeStock_565865335.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dew on grass - © Paul - Adobe Stock</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p>The grass, wet with dew,</p><p>Sparkles in the Spring sun like</p><p>Crystals on the ground.</p><div><br /></div><div>[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2021]</div>Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-22510488985334490572022-12-24T13:00:00.004-05:002022-12-26T11:08:06.194-05:00Vegetable Elf Hats Appetizer<p>As Christmas is finally upon us yet again, there are many holiday and Christmas themed appetizers to eat this time of year. I was recently told to eat a low carb diet now by my doctor. I thought about how other people might need to be adjust their food plans for health reasons too, and about Christmas foods this year for holiday get-togethers and parties.</p><p>Since vegetables are great for those who need to eat healthy and lower in carbs, I came up with an easy & quick vegetable & cheese appetizer version of the Fruit Santa Hats dessert that works with low carb meal plans. Called Vegetable Elf Hats – due to utilizing both red & green colors – they are like the Santa Hats in design but is made of vegetables and cheese. Like my fruit Santa hats dessert, the vegetable Elf Hats appetizer is an easy, quick, and healthy appetizer to make and eat for holiday get-togethers.</p><p>You can read my recipe and full article on Delishably - <a href="https://delishably.com/holidays/Vegetable-Elf-Hats-Easy-and-Quick-Christmas-Appetizer" target="_blank">Vegetable Elf Hats: Easy and Quick Christmas Appetizer</a>.</p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizePzVz4tJGd6b-a12M2-Za5tg44pDnT20vmTKtn7faiKs75JJp2LM3xS_3wIo3PGTtcuBYRgLowPub3dCOSiZn3fyMjkhd0swzjZfeeKtKwndoK9Gaf2zT8gAf9cgp3pMOgsMtUit1Pf3E6qZ0N2S2MhvXfcBBsoBmrwjNfzbQzVaOpvhdkZgRo2OpA/s4032/Vegetable%20Elf%20Hats%20Appetizer.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizePzVz4tJGd6b-a12M2-Za5tg44pDnT20vmTKtn7faiKs75JJp2LM3xS_3wIo3PGTtcuBYRgLowPub3dCOSiZn3fyMjkhd0swzjZfeeKtKwndoK9Gaf2zT8gAf9cgp3pMOgsMtUit1Pf3E6qZ0N2S2MhvXfcBBsoBmrwjNfzbQzVaOpvhdkZgRo2OpA/s320/Vegetable%20Elf%20Hats%20Appetizer.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope you all enjoy!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-64251297101312374122022-11-28T07:00:00.004-05:002022-12-12T17:43:00.605-05:00Poetry Taste #18: "Life is Grand”<p>My romantic life is grand.<br />There is lots of sweet laughter.<br />I have pretty rings on my left hand.<br /></p><p>Before, the days were bland,<br />And real love was what I sought after.<br />Now my romantic life is grand.<br /></p><p>I can have affection and love on demand.<br />I have found my happily ever after,<br />And am loving the pretty rings on my left hand.<br /></p><p>Ask for your desire - and life turns out better than planned.<br />I’m loving this new life chapter.<br />My romantic life is grand.<br /></p><p>No longer do I feel lost in a woodland.<br />I left the single life behind with a delightful answer.<br />I am loving the pretty rings on my left hand.<br /></p><p>Solidified in a ceremony with colorful sand,<br />I became a Mrs. within four years’ time worth of intriguing banter.<br />Now my romantic life is grand.<br />I love my hubby, and the pretty rings on my left hand.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2021]</p><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwO6yUa2c0jI9_Mx5kC_Fc4vB_bceDsl8KctDSx2n9NJRj1MMQHMFS3Q1xNM8TbDPnCHWELgr_VMJJSdIoruLO_0YYAJFkThxWFAsaBWBK5Oqo1T--90mJ9H7CdW5m9gX1B499EIEWSP76sqEB8QiOF-8VYli3XxCZdHAM80UwCCKL3XrQLmy9uhXGFg/s3840/Rings%20on%20hand.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="3016" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwO6yUa2c0jI9_Mx5kC_Fc4vB_bceDsl8KctDSx2n9NJRj1MMQHMFS3Q1xNM8TbDPnCHWELgr_VMJJSdIoruLO_0YYAJFkThxWFAsaBWBK5Oqo1T--90mJ9H7CdW5m9gX1B499EIEWSP76sqEB8QiOF-8VYli3XxCZdHAM80UwCCKL3XrQLmy9uhXGFg/w157-h200/Rings%20on%20hand.jpg" width="157" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">©AlyssaScheidemann<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div><br /></div>Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-26245839630650369302021-06-23T07:00:00.001-04:002021-06-23T07:00:00.217-04:00Shrimp and Spinach Salad<p>A simple and healthy salad is a great meal to have if you want to eat healthy. Salads are a great way to eat light but feel full.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've been researching the best and healthiest foods to incorporate into my daily meals. My plan is to incorporate as many fish and healthy products as I can. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Being a very creative person, I enjoy mixing different fruits and vegetables together. This Shrimp and Spinach Salad - made with my own sauce/dressing - is the result of this second creative meal. I decided to share the recipe to my second creative salad with all of you. Hope you enjoy it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can read my recipe and full article at Delishably – <a href="https://delishably.com/vegetable-dishes/Shrimp-and-Spinach-Salad-Recipe" target="_blank">Shrimp and Spinach Salad</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sVffpluGlvc/YNKmuovRBOI/AAAAAAAACJI/kwUZgqUl0uIX7MOGSz-cgQvnzqgK31SDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1943/Shrimp%2Band%2BSpinach%2BSalad%2Brecipe.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Shrimp & Spinach Salad" border="0" data-original-height="1943" data-original-width="1641" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sVffpluGlvc/YNKmuovRBOI/AAAAAAAACJI/kwUZgqUl0uIX7MOGSz-cgQvnzqgK31SDgCLcBGAsYHQ/w270-h320/Shrimp%2Band%2BSpinach%2BSalad%2Brecipe.JPG" width="270" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shrimp & Spinach Salad</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-58860578620099805802021-04-30T07:30:00.001-04:002021-04-30T07:30:00.191-04:00Poetry Taste #17: "Self-love in a Cup”<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-azcBIDd0NPI/YG9p5WxkbnI/AAAAAAAACDk/kdoMX_e9NYQwcXgIsoSm7mLSvq91gAb7QCPcBGAYYCw/s2646/Strawberry%2Btea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Strawberry & Vanilla Tea" border="0" data-original-height="1189" data-original-width="2646" height="144" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-azcBIDd0NPI/YG9p5WxkbnI/AAAAAAAACDk/kdoMX_e9NYQwcXgIsoSm7mLSvq91gAb7QCPcBGAYYCw/w320-h144/Strawberry%2Btea.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Strawberry & Vanilla Tea | ©AlyssaScheidemann</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lQzI8NWV7hg/YG9p6HxDLCI/AAAAAAAACDo/w_kceEpdqLs4xXkHwsnH_5IMNUXJWllwgCPcBGAYYCw/s2048/IMG_1516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="mug with tea" border="0" data-original-height="2013" data-original-width="2048" height="315" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lQzI8NWV7hg/YG9p6HxDLCI/AAAAAAAACDo/w_kceEpdqLs4xXkHwsnH_5IMNUXJWllwgCPcBGAYYCw/w320-h315/IMG_1516.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">tea in a mug | ©AlyssaScheidemann</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br />Wake<br />Up, Sleep,<br />and healing<br />Ails tea; I drink<br />All.<br /><br /><br />Tea,<br />Fragrant<br />Herbal or<br />Green; love in a<br />Cup.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2021]</p>Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-56533629955718550892021-03-31T07:30:00.013-04:002021-03-31T07:30:06.947-04:00Spinach and Cheese Egg Mini Muffins Recipe<p>As a busy person, it can be hard to find the time to cook, sit down, and have a healthy breakfast before heading out of the house early in the morning or if you have a busy day in general. It can be even harder if you spent part of your morning working out, in addition to getting ready for the day.</p><p>Since I don't always have time during the week to cook a healthy breakfast, I've started doing the prep work the night before or over the weekend so that I can just take my healthy breakfast from the fridge and have it with me on the go. My search for healthy breakfast items led me to discover egg mini muffins.</p><p>You can read my recipe and full article at Delishably – <a href="https://delishably.com/breakfast/Spinach-and-Cheese-Egg-Muffin" target="_blank">Spinach and Cheese Egg Mini Muffins</a>.</p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oAlczDxLno8/YGPt5_8NULI/AAAAAAAACBQ/4tzRu-V9KXs80RhG615ce9751RX5XEnRwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_1559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oAlczDxLno8/YGPt5_8NULI/AAAAAAAACBQ/4tzRu-V9KXs80RhG615ce9751RX5XEnRwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_1559.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy!</div>Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-7732511450773823512021-01-04T07:30:00.002-05:002021-01-04T07:30:00.898-05:00Easy Triple Berry Smoothie<p>Smoothies are a great way to get healthy nutrients. Usually, I love to go to a juice bar to get a smoothie to drink while I work or relax. My favorite type of smoothie is one with berries, especially one with strawberries.</p><p>Though, since the pandemic began and I started working from home every day, I decided it was time to try to learn how to make my own version of my favorite berry smoothie. Especially since I had just gotten a new and better blender in the beginning of 2020. The smoothie would be a version where I can control all the berries and juices going into it. This way I can tailor the smoothie to only include the fruit that I like.</p><p>You can read my recipe and full article at Delishably – <a href="https://delishably.com/beverages/Easy-Triple-Berry-Smoothie-Recipe" target="_blank">Easy Triple Berry Smoothie</a>.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1VLZv5emp5Y/X_JyzTNBdiI/AAAAAAAAB7g/GIjyz29z7aQ93lHg3Lm-XN_nyK4oGKecQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Triple%2BBerry%2BSmoothie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1VLZv5emp5Y/X_JyzTNBdiI/AAAAAAAAB7g/GIjyz29z7aQ93lHg3Lm-XN_nyK4oGKecQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Triple%2BBerry%2BSmoothie.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope you enjoy this smoothie!</div><br /><p><br /></p>Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-58469034757725363912020-12-22T08:30:00.001-05:002020-12-22T08:30:03.146-05:00Fruit Santa Hats Dessert<p>With Christmas finally upon us, and having felt like it was a long year, there are many holiday and Christmas themed desserts to eat this time of year, ones that are fun and delicious to make and eat. Some of which can be complicated to make and not healthy. Those that are busy or prefer an easy dessert to make – whether this year you are celebrating with your small bubble group or just with your immediate family – it can be challenging to find something healthy and quick to make.</p><p>Fruit is always a healthy ingredient to use in desserts, and Santa hats are a fun and easy shape to create. A fruit Santa hats dessert is an easy, quick, and healthy dessert to make and eat.</p><p>You can read my recipe and full article at Delishably - <a href="https://delishably.com/holidays/Easy-and-Quick-Fruit-Santa-Hats-Dessert-for-Christmas" target="_blank">Fruit Santa Hats: Easy and Quick Christmas Dessert</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-92xGUJudsGc/X-Fb63XuGOI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/1i_h6EnRNvEJv1a2Bd0KFFoo3xBuF3zXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Fruit%2BSanta%2BHats%2Bdessert.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Fruit Santa Hats Dessert" border="0" data-original-height="951" data-original-width="1200" height="254" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-92xGUJudsGc/X-Fb63XuGOI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/1i_h6EnRNvEJv1a2Bd0KFFoo3xBuF3zXQCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h254/Fruit%2BSanta%2BHats%2Bdessert.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Hope you enjoy this dessert!</p>Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-87512491265225172662019-11-27T08:00:00.000-05:002019-11-27T08:00:01.630-05:00New Booktube Video: November 2019 - Young Adult Unplugged Box UnboxingThe last recent booktube video I posted is an unboxing video for the November 2019 Young Adult Unplugged Box, in which I unbox the November 2019 Young Adult Unplugged Box and share/review what was in the box. 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Below is a nonet poem "poetry taste" I have recently written about how I was feeling one year ago before I turned 30 last December.<br />
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At first I was not looking forward<br />
To turning thirty - but soon I<br />
Realized it is not so bad.<br />
As thirty drew closer, I looked to embrace<br />
it. A chapter<br />
To newly<br />
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I also wrote an acrostic poem version of this poem subject. The <a href="https://letterpile.com/poetry/Thirty-An-Acrostic-Poem-of-a-Milestone-Birthday" target="_blank">acrostic poem</a> is published on Hubpages. Please visit the Hubpages "My Hubs" section below in this blog for the link to read the acrostic poem titled "Thirty."</div>
Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-74067848404205914922019-10-21T07:30:00.000-04:002019-10-21T07:30:01.359-04:00New Booktube Video: October 2019 Book and Bookish HaulYet another Booktube video has been posted!<br />
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<br />Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-81473078639552620622019-10-02T07:00:00.000-04:002019-10-02T12:39:17.660-04:00Poetry Taste #15: "Reclined Twist Practice"The mountain of stress<br />
Had formed intricate knots in my back.<br />
I know exactly what needs to be done<br />
To make me relaxed - it is not a stranger to me.<br />
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Moments later I am lying on my mat,<br />
Arms outstretched to the letter T;<br />
Legs bent in and folded to my torso -<br />
Ready to twist about in a reclined twist.<br />
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Twisting and turning one way,<br />
Then the other.<br />
Wringing out built up of stress,<br />
Stretching and untwisting the intricate knots.<br />
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Bending but not braking;<br />
Loving to love myself.<br />
I breathe in and breathe out,<br />
Keeping rhythm with my stretching self.<br />
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Finally, I am relaxed and stress-free;<br />
And one of my favorites in yoga<br />
Has melted away the mountain successfully -<br />
The reclined twist pose.<br />
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[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2019]Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-30230062849285677642019-09-26T07:00:00.000-04:002019-09-26T07:00:10.229-04:00Poetry Taste #14: "Fish Jumping for Joy"Mullet fish leap high<br />
Out of the backwater in<br />
June in Florida.<br />
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<b>Poetry Taste #9: "A Spicy Salsa"</b><br />
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(poem written for a poetry prompt I completed on twitter in 2011)<br />
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They entered into a dreamscape,<br />
Tumbling together in the dark,<br />
Blushing between candy kisses,<br />
Speechless,<br />
A spicy salsa.<br />
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<b>Poetry Taste #10: "Whispering Secrets"</b><br />
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Secrets in the wind<br />
Whisper though pine leaves<br />
Lit with the spring sun.<br />
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<b>Poetry Taste #11: "Dreamcatcher"</b><br />
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Eyelids flutter,<br />
Voices mutter.<br />
Angelic dreams pass through only;<br />
No more am I lonely.<br />
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<b>Poetry Taste #4: "Comforting The Moon"</b><br />
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The moon lies bright<br />
In a cloudless sky<br />
Alone with no starlight<br />
Above my<br />
Head. The cool air dancing<br />
On my skin.<br />
Overcome with curious eyes gazing,<br />
I'm giving in.<br />
Pointing a finger,<br />
Keeping open one eye,<br />
I trace stars<br />
In the dark sky<br />
To comfort the moon,<br />
To keep it from breaking into a teardrop tune.<br />
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<b>Poetry Taste #5: "Angels' Regret"</b><br />
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The moonless sky mirrors<br />
Against the still lake,<br />
Sends glittering black<br />
Rays into oblivion.<br />
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A single rose on the edge, left<br />
Regret in the minds<br />
Of the Angels full of light<br />
In the distance.<br />
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The abandoned meadow, burning,<br />
smoldering and melting to nothing.<br />
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<b>Poetry Taste #6: "Difficult to Anger"</b><br />
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Try to push me to the edge,<br />
Try again and again.<br />
My limit is as high as a mountain's ledge;<br />
I can easily refrain.<br />
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Poetry Taste #7: "Hold Me"</b><br />
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Wrap your arms around<br />
me; hold me dear, close, tight, in<br />
the late wintry night.<br />
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[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2010-2011]<br />
<br />Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-23103723553794752142019-09-23T07:30:00.000-04:002019-09-23T23:13:10.430-04:00Poetry Taste #13: "The Great Egret"A Great Egret gulps<br />
Its fishy lunch in the hot<br />
Florida summer.<br />
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[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2019]Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-37536901345645483682019-09-06T13:30:00.000-04:002019-09-23T00:20:13.924-04:00BooktubeHi all!<br />
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I had taken a little hiatus from writing and posting, but I am back at it again! :)<br />
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This time I am adding filming booktube Youtube videos to compliment my articles I publish on Hubpages and any extra posts I publish on my blog here. The booktube videos will cover book reviews and any book-related topics I wish to cover. Poems and little blurbs about my adventures, travels, and Hubpages articles will be featured here as always, along with blurbs about the booktube videos I film, so there'll be a lot more posts to look forward to.<br />
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My first booktube video is one of me doing the Booktube Newbie Tag questions as a way for me to officially introduce myself to the booktube Youtube community. Check it out from my Youtube channel or here:<br />
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Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-56998517475183660992013-08-13T00:41:00.002-04:002019-09-23T09:27:09.510-04:00Poetry Taste #12: "Summer Storm"A storm is brewing<br />
Palm trees bend with the fierce wind.<br />
Clouds darken the sky.<br />
Walking through the summer rain,<br />
I come out barely scathed.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2013]</span>Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389054590646580556.post-80455447292625062332012-02-28T00:15:00.001-05:002018-08-30T12:53:30.282-04:00"Wanderlust" (2012) - Movie Review - Happiness Comes From Within and LoveHappiness. Everyone wants it and they think certain items including technology will bring them happiness. People think money will bring them happiness - a great, secure job, and by buying certain items like the nice car, the huge house, the latest technology. But if you look closely to the reality, you will find that real, great relationships with people with love are what matters the most. Sharing great moments with people makes you enjoy life together, and from that happiness will come from within.<br />
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In the movie "Wanderlust", the two main characters, a New York couple, George (Paul Rudd) and Linda (Jennifer Aniston) think having great jobs and money will give them the perfect life and bring them happiness. They lust for the perfect life. The same day Linda's job 'choice of the year' doesn't work out, George loses his good job he hated. They find they must move temporarily to live with his brother, who has a good job, a nice house, a nice car, and a family.<br />
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It is the great, real relationships that count in life and determine the level of enjoyment in life. The director did a wonderful job illustrating in "Wanderlust" to show that money does not actually bring you true happiness but sharing great moments with people you have great relationships with. The grade I would give this comedic movie is an A.<br />
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You can read my full movie review article on the movie "Wanderlust" at Hubpages under the "My Hubs or Articles" section.Alyssa Scheidemannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268665604785658470noreply@blogger.com0