PRAYING & PLAYING...

I have been asked to share how I stay "so young."  If you scroll around Ageless with Aunty you will see the answer in action...

At the top of my list is praying and playing (preferably with children whenever possible).  The energy and karma around young children is phenomenal. It's so uplifting it makes me jump for joy!

Feet are off the ground

I was already in a state of bliss before this picture was taken. The reason: I had come face to face with a Saint! The story in my next post. Remember, Where There's a Will There's Renee! Anything is always possible here at Ageless (with Aunty).



OPRAH AND SCOTTY...

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Yesterday when I watched Oprah’s last show, and later that evening, American Idol, I was exhilarated not only with how brilliant the two shows were, but with what the stars said.

Oprah gave all the glory to God, and, Scotty McCreery, the winner of American Idol, said, "I gotta thank the Lord first." Yes, these two talented, wonderful people gave it up to the Lord!

I am not as famous as Oprah or Scotty (well not yet anyway) but, I hear them loud and clear. Not a moment of my life goes by that I do not feel the power of the Holy Spirit.

Waking up this morning to my favorite song ever, George Harrison’s, My Sweet Lord, I kept thinking of Oprah uttering the word Jesus, and my man Scotty, thanking The Lord. It made me happy that two people as famous and as popular as Oprah and Scotty, praised God on National TV, in front of millions of people. Maybe billions!

Yesterday, after both shows, and something I often do, I raised my hands in the air and danced around my living room to O Happy Day. The lyrics go…Oh Happy Day, when Jesus washed...washed my sins away. I followed that by playing my own personal theme song, Full Force Gale by Van Morrison. The lyrics: Like a Full Force Gale, I was lifted up again; I was lifted up again by the Lord! I smiled. It feels good having something in common with Oprah and Scotty.

You heard it here first. I predict Scotty will do a remake of Van’s Full Force Gale.

Now give me a big AMEN! And, will someone please explain to me why the words "Jesus" and "God" are not allowed in any post labels? That is outrageous. After I wrote the post above, whenever I tried to type in the words "God," or "Jesus" below here in the label section, a flashing neon warning came on and blocked me from posting. This makes me ecstatic that I have a blog and I can say whatever I want! Like I just did.

I love you dear readers...and thank you for letting me express myself.

A DAY AT THE RACES...

Yesterday, over one hundred thousand people attended the 136th Preakness Horse Race. It’s all part of the Triple Crown (Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes). Festive crowds wearing suits, sundresses and ornate hats enjoyed a beautiful day at Pimlico. Race-goers experienced the Maryland track at its finest, eating the food, listening to the music, and admiring the horses.


The three-year old chestnut colt, Shakelford won. Colt Animal Kingdom finished second, with Astrology a close third.

And when the last jewel of the Triple Crown - the Belmont Stakes - comes around in June, it will be any horse’s race to win.

I was not able to make it to Maryland, so I grabbed some friends and galloped off to Suffolk Downs Race Track in East Boston. They simulcast the Preakness, and offered live racing as well. We had a grand ol time. As soon as that trumpet blasted and the race began, so did the fun. Suffolk Downs has a rich history… they have hosted Hall of Fame horse Seabiscut, and even the Beatles back in 1966! I was at that Beatles concert, as a baby of course. But, that is a story for another time.

Churchill Downs

If you are looking for something different to do, may I suggest a day at the races? There is fresh air, sunshine, and plenty of excitement. In our case we sat inside drinking wine in-between bets.

Did you know that horse racing was once the sport of kings? And, for all you animal lovers out there…. at Suffolk Downs the horses are treated humanely. Suffolk has a special program to keep these gorgeous animals healthy and happy long after their racing days are through.

If you can’t make it to the race-track, you can always watch that classic Marx Brothers comedy A Day at the Races! I bet you'll enjoy it....



HAPPY AS A LARK!

Here is our Ageless Guru in residence, Ageless Aunty, ( 87 years young) just hanging out on a rainy day with her Pal Joey, and a smile.

Aunty practices everything we talk about here. She drinks green tea, she gets her eight hours sleep, she walks, she enjoys her friends, she gets out every day, she dances every chance she gets, and she is always helping someone. Both of us are living out this blog, and feel better for it.

We want to share our zest with you. We love our readers and wanted to take a moment to let you know, that by putting some of the things we talk about here into action, and really doing your best to make every day count in some way, you will feel better. Sometimes I just keep looking up (at the ceiling where I placed a smiley face) grateful that I have a roof over my head! Those of us in a state of gratitude draw good energy to us.

Who cares if it's pouring out. It's alway sunny inside.

Get your glow on.

Here in New England, we have been experiencing a long bout of bad weather. That means it’s been a good time to clean, organize, take up hot yoga, drink more tea, read, and, get a massage. Some friends of mine have simply stayed in and watched TV and listened to music. I had a blissful moment just peeling an orange by the kitchen sink! I could stand. I could smell the orange. I could feel the skin. I could taste it if I wanted to. I could see the rain fall outside my window. I could hear my precious Aunty humming in the background. And, the fact that I was peeling the orange for her made it all the better.

 

Open up your senses and have a sublime day/moment, no matter what the weather.

THE WORLD'S TASTIEST, DEBATABLE SNACK

You are looking at the world’s tastiest, debatable snack!

A couple of years ago my doctor told me about coconut oil. He suggested I give the organic, extra virgin kind a try. I did, and I loved it. Then one day I decided to try the coconut oil on organic popcorn. I popped it myself in a hot air popper. Then I melted high quality coconut oil and poured it over the popped corn. I sprinkled a bit of sea-salt over it and I melted myself when I tasted it….Without a doubt, barring none, this is the world’s most delicious snack ever…and I do mean EVER!

I urge my readers to try this delightful snack. You will be amazed at how truly delicious this is. And just the kind of snack even a holistic progressive doctor would approve. Then again…. I must add, to the best of my knowledge, the verdict is still out as to whether the saturated fats in this delicious oil are really good for you or not. So, until we find out, use sparingly.

One thing I found in my web search at a sight called Street Dictionary: Bruce Fife, a US based naturopath and author of "The Coconut Oil Miracle" remarked during a press conference in Singapore last month, "Not all saturated fatty acids act in the same way. The fat in coconut oil is different from most other fats and has many health giving properties".

If your taste buds are the judge….you’ll no doubt agree with Bruce! I would actually call this snack blissful…Try it with Coconut Water~ I am drinking some now. Aunty drinks hers in a crystal goblet! She thinks she is a Tahitian Goddess

More fun snack ideas coming soon and Aunty’s new Ageless pal…