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IK she is very interesting. A lot of drama in her stories tho.

Natalie been on 90 day fiance shows for years and we just now in 2024 learn that she had two husbands before she was on the show? Tried to have a kid via IVF? Joined a convent after her second husband??? Excuse me what??

Taco Pasta: Sammy's Version Part 2

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A few days ago, I wrote a blog post about Big Ed's breakup taco pasta. In the post, I wrote the recipe for Big Ed's creation. However, my family disapproved of the recipe. As such, I created my own version.

Here is the recipie:

Formula:

1 carton of reduced sodium broth(I used bone broth)

1 box of pasta(I used Rotelli)

1 red onion

1 tablespoon of garlic powder

2 packets of taco seasoning

4-5 servings of a protein of your choice(I used seitan)

2 cups of whole milk or unsweetened almond or hemp milk(I used whole milk)

4 tablespoons of butter or margerine

2 cups of cheese or nutritional yeast(I used cheese)

Fresh cilantro for a garnish

Procedure:

Over medium heat, bring the broth to a boil, and add garlic to the broth

Add the pasta to the broth, and cook until al dente

Add leftover pasta broth to a separate bowl, and mix with one packet of taco seasoning, making a sauce

Coat the protein of your choice in the sauce, then bake it in an oven or toaster oven until slightly crispy.

Dice the red onion and any other vegetables(tomato, bell pepper, etc.)

In a separate pan, add oil or butter and fry the vegetables until the onions are slightly soft, but not caramelized

Add the butter, milk, and second packet of taco seasoning to the pasta, and stir until incorporated

Add the cheese and vegetables to the milky pasta mixture, stirring until incorporated

Assemble the bowls! First, add the pasta, then add the protein, and lastly, garnish with fresh cilantro

This recipe serves 3-5 people. Enjoy!

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Good News Network

Scientists Grow Tree from 1,000-year-old Seed Found in Cave–May Be Lost Medicinal Plant in the Bible

Dr. Sallon and her team thought it was an extinct species known from history as Judean Balsam, but it turned out to be something called Tsor

"During an archaeological dig in a desert area north of Jerusalem 40 years ago, a seed was discovered which was determined to be in pristine condition but had obviously seen many a year.

Now, despite falling from its parent 1,000 years ago, it has grown into a mature tree, and botanists examining it believe it may be an extinct species that was used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years—even receiving a nod in the Bible.

Neither Israeli botanists, nor Dr. Sarah Sallon, a physician who founded the Louis L. Borick Natural Medicine Research Center at Hadassah University Medical Center in Jerusalem, could determine what species it was from simply from the seed covering. So they did what nature intended—they planted it.

Using a well-documented technique that saw 2,000-year-old date palm fruit pits germinate, Dr. Sallon soaked the seed in hormones, liquid fertilizer, and water, and then planted it in a pot of sterile seed; then waited.

Despite its genetic code being exposed to environmental stressors for over 1,000 years, the seed sprouted after 5 weeks. The shoot was protected by a caplike feature called an operculum. As the shoot grew, the operculum was shed—leaving something for the team to radiocarbon date. It narrowed down the age of the almost 10-centuries-old seed to between the years 993 an 1202.

Fast forward 14 years and the plant has become a 10-foot-tall tree. Dr. Sallon shared images of the tree, its bark, and its leaves with botanists around the world. One expert suggested it belonged to the genus Commiphora, found across the Arabian Peninsula and parts of Africa. A genetic analysis subsequently revealed this was the case, but a perfect match was lacking.

Pictured: The tree, now 14 years old.

Dr. Sallon and her team thought it was an extinct species known from history as Judean Balsam, but the best way to confirm that suspicion would be to have some aromatic traces similar to the resins of the myrrh tree to which it is related. However, no such fragrant compounds were detected.

Instead, the chemical analysis of the leaves identified a group of phytochemicals known as guggulterols which have been observed in a related species called Commiphora wightii that’s known to possess certain cancer-fighting properties in its resin.

A medicinal balm, the origin of which is not known, is mentioned in multiple historical texts including the Bible as ‘tsori,’ and rather than the fragrant Judean Balsam, it’s this tsori that Dr. Sallon and her team believe they have found.

They must wait until the tree, now 14 years old, produces flower or fruit to know for sure if it’s an extinct species, and if so, how to perhaps keep it alive.

Dr. Louise Colville, senior research leader in seed and stress biology at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in London who wasn’t involved in the research, told CNN that it was a major accomplishment to grow a seed that old and possibly lead to a resurrection of this Biblical botanical.

“What’s surprising in this story is it was just a single seed and to be able to have one chance for that to germinate is extremely lucky,” she said.

“Working in a seed bank, seeing the potential for that extreme longevity gives us hope that banking and storing seeds that some at least will survive for very long periods of time.”"

-via Good News Network, October 8, 2024

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Note: This is such a good demonstration of why seed banks are so important!! They give us such real and massive hope for deextinction and the revival of endangered species.

So true!

when u like a character for their potential to be interesting and complex more than how they’re actually written

Okay Elsamaren is my otp but I also love Elsabela as the ship that got me passionate about lesbian Elsa (before that I thought she was aroace). I think Frozen 3/4 should make Elsamaren canon and there should also be a season 8 of ouat that incorporates Encanto and involves Elsa and Isabela getting together 🤭

It's an Old Meme, But...

Good morning, afternoon, or evening to anyone reading my post.

Recently, I stumbled across posts of every theater kid's favorite meme from the 2010s, "Inappropriate Audition Songs". It's suggesting that at an audition, the aspiring performer sings a song that is so not fitting to the character or show in general.

Here is my example:

"I am auditioning for the role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical, and for this audition I will be singing "Alberta Bound' by Paul Brandt."

It's a good song, but not fitting to Elle Woods or to Legally Blonde.

Also since y'all are still reading this post, this is a reminder to buy Canadian, and one easy way to do so is support Canadian artists by streaming their movies, TV shows, and music, on whatever streaming services you have.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post, and have a good day or night.

🎀 how to exude quiet confidence 💖✨

the best, most permanent way to exude quiet confidence, or any vibe, is to possess it, own it at your very core. i'm not going to lie to you, it takes work to build and maintain, however that's just all the more reason to start right away! the good news is that because there is no final stage where all your efforts suddenly bear fruit, you can already witness your life, relationships, and confidence improve with every incremental step. hope these ideas help you in your journeys, lovelies 💛

what is quiet confidence? 🌸

personally, i'm referring to the confidence that comes from being so secure and at home with yourself. it's not about being unshakable, but about being able to regain your balance with increasing grace over time. a person with quiet confidence doesn't feel the need to be the center of attention for everyone all the time, because they know their worth independent of anyone else.

so, how does one become this person?

know yourself 😌

everything else flows from this, so it's important to build a strong foundation. journaling and meditation can help, but a person is much more than just their thoughts and words. it is in their actions that their personalities really shine through. it's not just about what you do, it's about how you do it.

when you enjoy something, do you try to play it “cool and unaffected,” or are you able to move past ego and share that enjoyment with others?

when you don't enjoy something but it's truly necessary, do you whine and mope, or are you able to tap into your grit and optimism?

when you are in a social gathering, are you making eye-contact, viewing each person without judgement, encouraging those who aren't talking much when a topic of their interest arises?

when there is a lull in the conversation, are you able to simply sit with it, maybe even bask in the energy of your company?

to become a person who exudes quiet confidence, you need to practice putting thoughts and words into conscious actions 😌 as the saying goes, “you are what you do.”

stop projecting 🎥

confident people don't project their insecurities onto others. it doesn't mean that they don't have insecurities or qualities they'd like to improve, but they have the self-awareness to work on themselves and work with others' strengths and weaknesses independently of their own.

👀 some signs of projecting to recognize:

emotional opinions about others

inability to give specific examples to support those opinions

quickly finding fault in others

victim mentality

🛑 how to stop:

if you've gone as far as to wrong someone because of your projecting, sincerely apologize — no excuses — and do what you can to make things right

start checking for the above signs of projection early and often

practice empathy — put yourself in the other person's shoes and try see things from their perspective. of course, no one expects you to be a mind-reader. this is more of an exercise in imagination to demonstrate to yourself that the first narrative that pops into your head (usually the most familiar one, a.k.a. your own) is not necessarily the truth

take pride in yourself 💕

finally, make time daily for the little things that help or remind you to take pride in yourself ☺️ you don't need to take a lot of time out of your day. the more impactful approach is small, consistent routines that can be maintained long-term. more on being consistent here!

for example:

affirmations some examples here!

personal hygiene and grooming

exercising more on that here!

developing a skill

building a portfolio

more ideas here!

it's also important to respect your own limits, whether it's time, energy, even money. don't let others shame you for not working unpaid overtime or not going out every weekend or not spending as much money. more on maintaining healthy boundaries here!

💌: have i missed anything? 🤔 what is something that gives you an instant confidence boost? 💝

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I hope you’re all doing well. 🌿

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💬 Please reblog my pinned post or, if you're able, consider donating just $5—it could be life-changing for those facing unimaginable hardship.

Your kindness and solidarity make a real difference. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! 🤍✨

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Thank you for reaching out. I hope you and your family are able to find safety.

Mal from Descendants and Elsa from Frozen would get along, because they’re both poorly-written over-powered white(-passing) leading ladies who get the plot handed to them and treat their “family” terribly.

Encanto Characters and their Yellowstone Counterparts: Part 2

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Thank you for taking the time out of your day or night to ready my post.

As a warning, this is a long post.

A couple months, I made a blog post about how similar Encanto and Yellowstone are. Here is the post:

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Encanto Characters and their Yellowstone Counterparts: Part 1

Good morning, afternoon, or evening to anyone reading my post. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to ready this. Recently, @embe

First, thank you @embermc for the initial comparison.

Moving along, in each post about Encanto characters and their Yellowstone counterparts, I will compare three characters per post.

John Dutton and Abuela Alma Madrigal

They are both heads of their families and small towns.

Beth Dutton and Pepa Madrigal

This one I found to be the most obvious. Not only do they look alike, but they both tend to be moody and feisty.

Rip Wheeler and Felix Matrigal

They are both chill guys who are happily married to feisty gals.

That's all for now. Stay tuned for part 3!

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