Joycelyn Lacy (Somerville)

Joycelyn Lacy (Somerville)

Kenneth Davis

There is no heart that God does not heal or,

prayer that he does not hear!

Good Morning.....

October 11: Southern Food Heritage Day

     There's a dish for everyone's tastes on Southern Food Heritage Day. Try some simple recipes, such as shrimp gumbo, Carolina rice with ham, or homemade biscuits with gravy. Not only do these dishes showcase the delicious flavors of the South, but they're packed with history, too, so be sure to look up the history of the dish you decide to make.

 T H O U G H T   F O R   C O N S I D E R A T I O N  

     Growing up in Mexico, I have many fond memories of not only celebrating posadas with my family, but also of the time spent together menu planning and prepping for decoration and entertaining activities. A lot of work goes into celebrating these traditions, but that doesn't mean they have to cost a lot too. Those of us that were raised in Tijuana have so much access to San Diego. I was crossing the border every day when I was a kid, and that back and forth has a huge influence on the cuisine. So the U.S. is coming down to Tijuana, Tijuana is going to San Diego. There's this great blending, a great exchange. Typically a weekend retreat for the heart, soul and palate, brunch is the perfect way to unwind and reconnect. From the time I start prep to serving the food at the table, I like for the whole thing to be beautiful. I strongly believe that it's possible to conserve our heritage while making more healthful choices. Usually when I have a salad it's pretty hearty, balanced and healthy and a full meal. I want children to feel proud of their heritage. 

~Marcela Valladolid~

     Marcela Luz Valladolid (born July 19, 1978) is an American chef and author. She was the host of the Food Network television series Mexican Made Easy, and a judge on the Food Network series Best Baker in America.

Kenneth Davis

 T H O U G H T   F O R   C O N S I D E R A T I O N  

     I've started to really nurture a bedtime routine, which, for me, starts with caffeine-free tea, usually rooibos or jasmine tea, something soothing, very fragrant, just a reminder to get back to your senses. Give yourself time to digitally detox from your constantly connected life, and keep your phone away from your bed.

~Caroline Ghosn~

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

Ways to Cleanse Your Entire Body of Toxins

Here’s what a real “detox” looks like.... By Ferozan Mast 

Published on October 9, 2022  ETNT Health 

     Is it possible to cleanse your body of toxins? Yes: Not through expensive, pointless supplements or gimmicks but by supporting the health of your organs. "If your body already has a working liver, working kidneys and working lungs, your body already has the balance it needs," says Katherine Zeratsky, a registered dietician at the Mayo Clinic. Here are five ways to show your hard-working liver and kidneys some love.

1 Drink Plenty Of Water

     Drinking water is important for the health of your kidneys. "Water helps your kidneys remove waste from your blood," says the Southern Massachusetts Dialysis Group. "Your body excretes these wastes and excess fluids in the form of urine that travels to your bladder before leaving your body. Water also helps keep your arteries open so that your blood can flow freely to your kidneys. This blood delivers oxygen and nutrients that help your kidneys function. Dehydration makes it more difficult for this delivery system to work.

2 Eat Nutritious Food

     What you eat has a tremendous impact on your liver health. "It's one of the only organs that can regenerate itself," says liver specialist Christina Lindenmeyer, MD. "If you have an infection or an injury to your liver, it's possible that if you live a healthy lifestyle and eat the right foods, your liver may be able to heal itself."  "We recommend the Mediterranean diet to our liver patients," says Annie Guinane, RD, LDN, CNSC. "The Mediterranean diet is everything you would expect a dietitian to recommend – more fruits and veggies, more whole grains, more nuts and legumes, lean meats, less red meat and less sweets/added sugars."

3 Maintain a Healthy Weight

     Excess fat is damaging to liver health, experts say. "Due to the rising epidemic of obesity in the United States, the prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is rapidly increasing and is expected to overtake hepatitis C as the leading indication for liver transplant in the next 30 years," says Tinsay Ambachew Woreta, MD, MPH.

4 Get Your Sleep!

     Getting the right amount of sleep—at least 7 hours a day, according to the CDC—is incredibly important for liver health. "People with poor nighttime sleep and prolonged daytime napping have the highest risk for developing fatty liver disease," says Yan Liu, PhD, of the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health and Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China. "Our study found a moderate improvement in sleep quality was related to a 29% reduction in the risk for fatty liver disease."

5 Exercise

     Regular exercise is key to supporting liver health. "As a transplant hepatologist and exercise researcher, I am often asked by my patients with chronic liver disease whether or not they should exercise," says Jonathan Stine, MD MSc, FACP. "My answer is always a resounding 'YES!' and sometimes accompanied with a little fist bump they may or may not notice… When coupled with a modest weight loss of at least 7% of your body weight, regular physical activity can even improve scar tissue (fibrosis) in your liver."

Kenneth Davis

ACKNOWLEDGING THE TRANSITION

OF MRS. CORA STINNETTE,

WIFE OF DAVID STINNETTE

     Information was shared this morning, originally posted on FaceBook, indicating the transition of David's wife. Please extend prayers and condolences to David and family. Additional information will be posted, as it becomes available and shared for posting on our website.

Margie McRae (Reed)

Hello…. Is anybody there?  It’s Wellness Wednesday.

I am working toward wellness - exercising a bit more.  The “bit” is really small, but I’m getting better.

I talked to Joycelyn yesterday, and she had my head swimming with wellness- a good thing.  When you know better, you SHOULD do better!

I was very interested in her tips for various sweeteners, but I am going to leave it to Ken to report the research.  These days, I get my medical and legal expertise from Law and Order, FBI, and Blue Bloods. I do know that I need to cut the Domino sugar intake in my family.  Metformin can only do so much!

I am going to experiment with using Splenda to make a sweet potato pie this weekend.  If that goes well, I will move up to Stevia or Truvia (whichever), and try to use Agave by Christmas.

My husband is a Sweet Potato Pie connoisseur; so if he eats them, we’re good.

I hope this will be an adequate substitute for the informed articles that you usually get on Wednesday.

Have a wonderful and blessed evening.

Margie

Kenneth Davis

 T H O U G H T   F O R   C O N S I D E R A T I O N

     Every day, the approach to life changes. I believe everybody got the right to live their own life the way they want to. Are you the person who just wakes up, puts your T-shirt on and runs out of the house? Or do you wake up an hour early - get your mental notes together, fix you a little coffee... prepare yourself for the day and try to do something really great? It begins with you.

~Rick Ross~

IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER

DEDICATED TO MARGIE McRAE REED & HER QUEST FOR A DOMINO SUGAR SUBSTITUTE 

LAUGHING IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL...

HAVE A SWEETER DAY TODAY MARGIE,

BECAUSE LARRY IS YOUR SUGAR!!!!

Kenneth Davis

MRS. CORA STINETTE

Only in the agony of parting do we look into the depths of love.

Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them. 

~George Eliot~

Good morning Warrior Family....

     Final arrangements for Mrs. Cora Stinnette have not been completed. However, expressions of sympathy and condolences may be forwarded to the following address:
Mr. David Stinette & Family
6070 Waterstone Oak Way
Memphis, TN 38115....
Additional information will be provided when available. Please continue to uplift the family in prayer.....

Margie McRae (Reed)

Too  Funny!!!

Kenneth Davis

 T H O U G H T   F O R   C O N S I D E R A T I O N  

     Music is a reservoir... of sounds. Jazz to me is a living music. It's a music that since its beginning has expressed the feelings, the dreams, hopes, of the people. If I were to call it black music, that would be untrue. I don't know what that is, unless it would be some African drums or something. 

~Dexter Gordon~

SMOOTH JAZZ FRIDAYS

Kenneth Davis

BIRTH ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS

TO

DELORES BOOTHE ARMSTRONG

     Birth Anniversary Greetings to you Delores Boothe Armstrong!  Generosity is at its core a lifestyle, a lifestyle in which we share all that we have, are, and ever will become as a demonstration of God's love and a response to God's grace (Chris Willard). Your blessings today are the free favor of God, which have brought you peace, from its reception. Progress, adventure and opportunity are major characteristics of your lifestyle and they've been demonstrated in response to the generous gifts of Grace, Mercy and Favor. Given belief in God, a good digestion and a mind in working order, life is still a thing to be grateful for. Most of the basic truths of life sound absurd at first hearing. What we are made to do we seldom do well, what we do of our own choice, we make a success of, for very pride. Be at peace now and let the tide carry you into calm water. That is all you have to do for the moment (Elizabeth Goudge). 
     Having reached such a valuable milestone on life's timeline, today is a treasured moment. Andy Stanley once stated; The story of grace includes a broad range of characters - rich, poor, powerful, and powerless. For all of them, it is God's grace that tips the scale in their favor. In some ways these stories are our stories. For like the individuals who populate the pages of Scripture, we, too, need grace. But not just any grace. The grace of God..... Your classmates are included within that broad range of characters mentioned by Andy, and we're grateful to be standing on the scale of grace, by your side. Today is also National Dessert Day. Should you decide to celebrate, or not, and you've been looking for an excuse to bake a pie or whip up a banana split, National Dessert Day and you birthday is the perfect day to do it. Indulge in your favorite delicious dessert today, or try a new recipe. You can't go wrong when it comes to dessert. I'm wishing you a Derrick Ray Craver type of day. During the Next Chapter of your life, continue to reflect upon the fact that Time Matters, and Grace influences everything, everyday. Happy Birthday to you....enjoy your day and stay safe my friend...

Joycelyn Lacy (Somerville)

Kenneth Davis

GOD BLESS YOU AND ACCOMPANY YOU ON THIS DAY !

September 15 to October 15

 T H O U G H T   F O R   C O N S I D E R A T I O N  

     I know that when my grandfather crossed the Rio Grande, somebody was there to support him and to fight for him. I know when my dad was discriminated against because he was a Hispanic, somebody opened doors for him, and that's why he opened doors for others. That's what we do as Americans. I've always been working on domestic violence prevention. I've always been fighting for people that are either downtrodden or the most vulnerable, and juvenile justice issues. As Christians, we are responsible for our fellow brothers and sisters suffering and fighting for the basic resources we all need to survive. To deny this is to turn a deaf ear to God's teachings.

~Catherine Cortez-Masto~

Kenneth Davis

Good afternoon Warrior Family.....

     Final arrangements have been completed for Mrs. Cora Stinnette, wife of our own Mr. David Stinnette. Viewing will be from 9:30am to 11am at the Temple Church of God in Christ, 672 South Lauderdale Street, Memphis, TN 38126. At 11am, the Celebration of Life will begin. After service, there will be a repass at Greater Harvest COGIC, located at 3509 Boxdale St. Memphis TN 38118. The burial will be Monday, October 24, 10am at New Park Cemetary, 4536 Horn Lake Road, Memphis, TN 38109. Should you require any additional information, please contact Serenity Funeral Home at (901)379-0861. Please continue to uplift David and his extended family members with prayers and expressions of condolences.....

VISITATION & SERVICE
Saturday Oct 22nd

9:30 AM until 11:00 AM
Temple Church of God In Christ
672 South Lauderdale Street
Memphis, TN 38126

BURIAL
Monday Oct 24th 10AM
New Park Cemetery
4536 Horn Lake Rd.
Memphis, TN 38109

Kenneth Davis

 T H O U G H T   F O R   C O N S I D E R A T I O N  

     You got to be willing to walk in a storm. That's what I tell people all the time. No matter the circumstances that you may be going through, just push through it. If there's something in your life that you know needs changing, make sure you change it before God's got to change it. Because if God's got to change it, you ain't going to like it. One thing about God's will, you can never see God's will before it happens. You can only see at the end of it.

~Ray Lewis~

Kenneth Davis

 T H O U G H T   F O R   C O N S I D E R A T I O N  

     I've been through cancer, divorce, loss and bereavement, but they are things most humans go through. Men need to be aware of the health of their bodies, as well - prostate cancer and breast cancer are almost on the same level. It's fascinating to me that the correlation between the two is almost the same - people don't talk about it so much, but they are almost equal in numbers. My cancer scare changed my life. I'm grateful for every new, healthy day I have. It has helped me prioritize my life. I love life and nothing intimidates me anymore.

~Olivia Newton-John~

IT'S NOW TIME FOR
JUST JOKING MONDAYS

     I was visiting my son the other night when I asked if I could borrow a newspaper. “Dad, this is the 21st century,” he said. “I don’t waste my money on newspapers. But if you like, you can borrow my iPad.” I can tell you this: That spider never knew what hit him.

~Adam Joshua Smargon~

Joycelyn Lacy (Somerville)

Kenneth Davis

SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND  by Marsha Burns

     October 18, 2022: Hold your plans loosely. It is okay to have an outline, but make room for Me to perfect those things that concern you. I will lead the way if you will allow it. Or, you can stubbornly cling to your desires and ideas. Just remember that you cannot predict how things will work out. Be flexible. Psalm 138:8 The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.

 T H O U G H T   F O R   C O N S I D E R A T I O N  

     Every day is an adventure. We don't have to be perfect today. We don't have to be better than someone else. All we have to do is to be the very best we can. I give thanks to my Creator for this wonderful life where each of us has the opportunity to learn lessons we could not fully comprehend by any other means. A testimony of the truth of the gospel does not come the same way to all people. Some receive it in a unique, life-changing experience. Others gain a testimony slowly, almost imperceptibly until, one day, they simply know. Gratitude is a mark of a noble soul and a refined character. We like to be around those who are grateful. No matter our age, circumstances, or abilities, each one of us can create something remarkable of his life.

~Joseph B. Wirthlin~

RECEIVED FROM A BABY BOOMER
"THE BABY BOOMER ERA VS THE MILLENNIAL ERA"
A TUESDAY TESTIMONY

   A youngster asked his grandfather "Grandpa! How did you people live before with: no technology, no aeroplanes, no internet or computers, no dramas, no TVs, no air conditioning, no cars, or no mobile phones?" Granddad replied: "Just like how your generation lives today, no prayers, no compassion, no honor, no respect, no character, no shame and no modesty" We, the people born between 1940-1970 are the blessed ones... Our life is living proof.

     👉While playing and riding bicycles, we never wore helmets. 👉After school, we played until dusk; we never watched TV. 👉We played with real friends, not internet friends. 👉 If we ever felt thirsty, we drank tap water not bottled water. 👉We never got ill sharing the same glass of juice with four friends. 👉We never gained weight eating plates of rice everyday. 👉Nothing happened to our feet despite roaming barefoot. 👉We never used any supplements to keep ourselves healthy. 👉We used to create our own toys and play with those. 👉Our parents were not rich. They gave love.. not worldly materials. 👉We never had cellphones, DVDs, play stations, XBoxs, video games, personal computers, or internet chat - but we had real friends.

     👉We visited our friend's home, uninvited and enjoyed food with them. 👉Relatives lived close by, so family time was enjoyed. 👉We may have been in black and white photos, but you can find colorful memories in those photos. 👉 We are a unique and most understanding generation, because *we are the last generation who listened to their parents*.... and also the first who have had to listen to their children. 

WE ARE A LIMITED EDITION! 
ENJOY US! 
LEARN FROM US! 
TREASURE US! 

Kenneth Davis

 T H O U G H T   F O R   C O N S I D E R A T I O N  

     Diabetes mellitus is due to a deficiency of the internal secretion of the pancreas. The main principle of treatment is, therefore, to correct this deficiency. Insulin is not a cure for diabetes; it is a treatment. It enables the diabetic to burn sufficient carbohydrates so that proteins and fats may be added to the diet in sufficient quantities to provide energy for the economic burdens of life.

 ~Frederick Banting~

“YOU ASK, WE MAKE AN HONEST ATTEMPT TO DELIVER”

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

What Are Artificial Sweeteners? And Why They're in Your Food
Moderation is key when it comes to these sugar substitutes, nutritionists say.
By Melissa Fiorenza  Published on March 24, 2022 

     When it comes to artificial sweeteners, chances are, you're in one of two camps. You either shun any low-calorie food product that boasts it's "artificially sweetened," or you have no problem tossing Splenda into your morning coffee. According to Statista Research Department, 141.18 million Americans used sugar substitutes in 2020. But, artificial sweeteners have long been a hot topic in the nutrition industry. (Remember when saccharin was deemed carcinogenic in the 1970s? Subsequent studies, according to the NIH, haven't provided clear evidence of that association, so the verdict is out.) Here's everything you need to know about artificial sweeteners, what they're used for in common foods, and what consuming them can be doing to your body. 

First of all, what exactly are artificial sweeteners?

     Artificial sweeteners are sugar substitutes that mimic the taste of sugar and have very little or no calories. "They are synthetically made and are hundreds of times sweeter than regular sugar," says Kaytee Hadley, RD, a functional medicine dietitian and founder of Holistic Health and Wellness. How much sweeter? According to the FDA, sucralose (aka Splenda) is 600 times sweeter than sugar. Neotame, sold under the brand name Newtame, is a whopping 7,000 to 13,000 times sweeter than table sugar. (Because of this, only a very small amount is needed to sweeten foods and drinks.) In addition to sucralose and neotame, the following non-nutritive sweeteners are also approved by the FDA: aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame potassium (Ace-K), and advantame.
Which foods contain artificial sweeteners?
     Sugar substitutes are used to replace corn syrup, sugar, or other sweeteners to appeal to consumers who are looking for lower calories or low-sugar products, says Hadley. "They also cost a fraction of the price of natural sweetener, so manufacturers use them to keep their costs down." Artificial sweeteners are most commonly found in foods and drinks including: Diet sodas, Diet teas, Energy drinks, Protein powders, Sugar-free candies, Yogurt Puddings, Sugar-free condiments like ketchup, Sugar-free jelly and jams, Baked goods....

What's the latest industry opinion on artificial sweeteners?

     "They are generally seen as favorable by nutrition professionals," says Molly Hembree, MS, RD, LD, a registered dietitian, retail dietitian coordinator for Kroger, and member of Eat This, Not That's Medical Expert Board. "They are recognized as an appropriate alternative to sugar (including syrups, molasses, honey, etc.) to lower total calories of a product and to be more suitable for some people like diabetics." That said, artificial sweeteners taste bitter to some people and may increase thirst, she adds. "It's suspected that artificial sweeteners may mildly disturb the gut microbiome, but more research is needed."

Are artificial sweeteners harmful in any way?

     Artificial sweeteners are approved as a food additive or considered GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe), explains Hembree. They do, however, have an established "Acceptable Daily Intake" (ADI), meaning we should not be exceeding a certain amount on any given day. "Examples of these levels are 50 milligrams aspartame per kilogram of body weight (the equivalent of 75 tabletop packets of Equal for a 132-pound person) and 5 milligrams sucralose per kilogram of body weight (the equivalent of 23 tabletop packets of Splenda for a 132-pound person)."
     Some studies have shown that artificial sweeteners can negatively affect your gut health and microbiome, says Brittany Dunn, MS, RDN, CD, a performance dietitian at Real Salt Lake and member of the Eat This, Not That! Medical Expert Board. "While other studies show that the use of artificial sweeteners can contribute to short-term weight management because it reduces overall caloric intake, there are plenty of studies that explain that participants who consistently use artificial sweeteners have a higher body weight." There are also sugar alcohols—erythritol, mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol—that are used as artificial sweeteners, adds Dunn. "These are a mixture of sugar and alcohol molecules that can be naturally found in fruits and vegetables. Because sugar alcohols are partially absorbed, they do offer calories, but still not as much as traditional table sugar. Sugar alcohols do differ from the artificial sweeteners mentioned above. The most common side effect of sugar alcohols, when eaten in excessive amounts, is the possibility of bloating and diarrhea."

The verdict on artificial sweeteners

     Like with most things, moderation is key. "When considering products containing artificial sweeteners, pay attention," says Dunn. "While there may be potential health benefits, artificial sweeteners are not the end-all-be-all to solving health concerns and should be consumed in moderation, if at all."

ADDENDUM

• Aspartame is an artificial non-saccharide sweetener 200 times sweeter than sucrose and is commonly used as a sugar substitute in foods and beverages. It is a methyl ester of the aspartic acid/phenylalanine dipeptide with the trade names NutraSweet, Equal, and Canderel.
• Sucralose, known by the brand name Splenda is a no-calorie sweetener that can be used to lower one’s intake of added sugars while still providing satisfaction from enjoying the taste of something sweet. While some types of sweeteners in this category are considered low-calorie (e.g., aspartame) and others are no-calorie (e.g., sucralose, monk fruit sweeteners and stevia sweeteners), collectively they are often referred to as sugar substitutes, high-intensity sweeteners, nonnutritive sweeteners or low-calorie sweeteners. Like other no-calorie sweeteners, sucralose is intensely sweet. It is about 600 times sweeter than sugar, so only small amounts of sucralose are used to match the sweetness provided by sugar. Sucralose is permitted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a general-purpose sweetener, meaning it can be used as an ingredient in any type of food or beverage. Sucralose is exceptionally stable, so foods and beverages sweetened with sucralose stay sweet under a wide range of conditions. This includes frozen foods like ice cream and other frozen desserts, as well as foods that need to be heated to high temperatures, like baked goods and foods that require sterilization. However, a recipe that uses sucralose in place of sugar may turn out slightly different because, in addition to sweetness, sugar plays several roles related to volume and texture in recipes but varies based on the type of recipe. 
• Another sweetener that has gained popularity recently is stevia. Stevia-based products are not based on sugar at all, but rather from the plant Stevia rebaudiana. Known simply as yerba dulce in its native South America, stevia is being explored as a relatively new sweetener option. The sweetness in stevia comes from natural compounds called steviol glycosides, which are extracted from the plant to create various sweeteners. Like Splenda, steviol glycosides are non-nutritive sweeteners, meaning they provide no dietary calories. These stevia extracts are 200-400 times sweeter than table sugar. Extracts of stevia which are 95 percent steviol glycosides are generally recognized as considered safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Products containing steviol glycosides are usually referred to as the sweetener “stevia,” rather than the plant itself.

Kenneth Davis

SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND  by Marsha Burns

     October 20, 2022: Be strong and stay calm. The things you worry about are mostly out of your reach. Let go, and trust Me with those you care about and the circumstances that are beyond your control. Set your heart on peace and serenity. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

  T H O U G H T   F O R   C O N S I D E R A T I O N 

     To become mindfully aware of our surroundings is to bring our thinking back to our present moment reality and to the possibility of some semblance of serenity in the face of circumstances outside our ability to control. When you fit meditation into your day, you bring much more of yourself to all the other hours of your day - you bring your whole self rather than your stressed-out self. Meditation allows us to deal with life as it is rather than looking at it and comparing it with how we think it's supposed to be.

~Jeff Kober~

IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER

Kenneth Davis

 T H O U G H T   F O R   C O N S I D E R A T I O N  

     All of the musicians, when I was young, used to always say you had to tell a story when you're a musician. I think that what is important, is that the music be honest and direct and that it is relevant to today. I think music needs to be of its time and speak to that time. In fact, jazz has such a great feeling and great emotional content that it really doesn't require you to have technical understanding of it. I think you just have to allow your feelings to go with the music and you will find yourself carried along by it fairly quickly. 

~Dave Holland~

SMOOTH JAZZ FRIDAYS

Kenneth Davis

VISITATION & SERVICE
Saturday Oct 22nd

9:30 AM until 11:00 AM
Temple Church of God In Christ
672 South Lauderdale Street
Memphis, TN 38126

BURIAL
Monday Oct 24th 10AM
New Park Cemetery
4536 Horn Lake Rd.
Memphis, TN 38109

Kenneth Davis

     National Check Your Meds Day, observed every October 21 and sponsored by the National Community Pharmacists Association, prompts consumers to bring their prescriptions to their local pharmacists for review. Pharmacists can remove any prescriptions that have expired, update prescriptions as necessary, and answer consumer questions. If nothing else, it’s a rare chance for consumers to get free medical advice.

HISTORY OF NATIONAL CHECK YOUR MEDS DAY

     There has always been a distinction between those who directly work with ill patients and those who create pharmaceutical remedies. Pharmacists originally went by the title apothecaries, and are even found in Greek Mythology where Asclepius, who was the god of healing, gave Hygieia the duty to compound his remedies. In ancient Egypt, the medical profession was split into two classes: the ones who visited the sick and the ones who prepared antidotes. In 1683, the city council of Bruges made it illegal for physicians to both visit and prepare medications for their patients. Later on, in the new country of America, Benjamin Franklin assigned an apothecary to the Pennsylvania Hospital, furthering the distinction between the two specializations.

     The events of World War II led to big pharmaceutical discoveries, such as new and highly effective medications. The role of the pharmacist also changed due to post World War II events, making it so pharmacists were no longer the makers of remedies, but were still knowledgeable in all medicines prescribed to patients. They went from making medicines behind the scenes to consulting patients directly, offering advice, medical directions, and correct dosage instructions. Now pharmacists have a more hands on role than they did traditionally, and though they no longer make antidotes in house, it doesn’t make them any less knowledgable in their craft.

     Officially established in 2017 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Check Your Meds Day is a day for patients to gain a clearer understanding of exactly what their prescribed medication does, how it affects them, if they’re taking them correctly, and if there’s a more cost-effective alternative to what they’re being prescribed.

Kenneth Davis

 T H O U G H T   F O R   C O N S I D E R A T I O N  

    Youth is happy because it has the ability to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old. Association with human beings lures one into self-observation. Always first draw fresh breath after outbursts of vanity and complacency.

~Franz Kafka~

Kenneth Davis

Birth Anniversary Greetings

 to 

Beverly Bell Miller

     Birth Anniversary Greetings to Beverly Bell Miller! Another milestone! Good morning! Every morning is a new opportunity for us to live a life we truly desire. May today be a fulfilling day for you where you live, laugh and love, to your heart’s content. The birds are singing a song of prosperity to bring you cheer. Someone rightly said that today is a gift, which is why it is called the present. This day is a present from god. God's Grace is immeasurable, His Mercy is inexhaustable, His Peace is Inexpressible. It's been a tough year in many ways, but also a great year. Now you know how strong you are. Just like Pretzels. Today is also "Eat a Pretzel Day", which is an annual event and always takes place every year on October 22. Soft or hard, twisted into a knot or straight, large or small, salted or plain, it probably describes some a few days of your life, occurring this past year. However, there's no need for you to celebrate by eating one today, instead of birthday cake.
     Today is a brand new day for a brand new you, so make the most of it and do not let it go to waste. After being blessed to wake up yesterday, I wanted to send you an inspirational message, on behalf of your classmates. But the only thing I can come up with is that you are an inspiration to many others. Here's sending you good morning wishes and some flowers to remind you of the beauty that surrounds you in this world. May you never fall short of appreciating it. Just know that we appreciate you! Should you decide to celebrate, or not, I'm wishing you a Jazz Funk Soul type of day. May you continue to be blessed with innumerable gifts of Mercy, Grace and Favor. May they become a daily Windfall event....enjoy your day and stay safe my friend.....