Official Review: Discover the Incredible Health Benefits ...

[zeldas_lullaby]

Well, Graberobber, I think I can answer that.

No, that's a compliment, bookowlie! I can't talk with strangers at all.

We studied that in psychology--when you go through the line, you engage in a "script."

"Will that be all for you?"
"Did you find everything all right?"
Etc.

When I try to engage in scripts, I cannot waver into "conversation" territory, beyond, "How are you." "Fine, how are you?" I clench up and I just can't converse.

I swear, there's an employee at the local CVS who won't give up on me. "Weather's cold tonight, isn't it?" "Ah, we have an ice cream fan." "Oh, feminine protection. Good choice." And then he mocks me for steadfastly remaining so silent.

I don't know why, but it's a major difficulty for me--with everyone, not just that guy. Oh, I envy you sociable types, BookOwlie and PashaRu!

[PashaRu]

"Oh, feminine protection. Good choice." And then he mocks me for steadfastly remaining so silent.

I hope you're joking, that a dude would actually say this to you.

I don't know why, but it's a major difficulty for me--with everyone, not just that guy. Oh, I envy you sociable types, BookOwlie and PashaRu!

Well, it's not always comfortable for me to start a conversation with someone I don't know. But if the other person starts it, I'm okay continuing. I guess I'm shy enough to be adorable and sweet, but conversant enough to be charming and engaging.

Haha, I couldn't really write that with a straight face.

[bookowlie]

OK, that CVS employee sounds beyond weird to be mocking a customer for being silent. You should just act the way half the people on the line do - talk on the phone or text the entire time the cashier is ringing up the items. .)

-- 24 May 2015, 21:53 --

Well, Graberobber, I think I can answer that.

No, that's a compliment, bookowlie! I can't talk with strangers at all.

We studied that in psychology--when you go through the line, you engage in a "script."

"Will that be all for you?"
"Did you find everything all right?"
Etc.

When I try to engage in scripts, I cannot waver into "conversation" territory, beyond, "How are you." "Fine, how are you?" I clench up and I just can't converse.

I swear, there's an employee at the local CVS who won't give up on me. "Weather's cold tonight, isn't it?" "Ah, we have an ice cream fan." "Oh, feminine protection. Good choice." And then he mocks me for steadfastly remaining so silent.

I don't know why, but it's a major difficulty for me--with everyone, not just that guy. Oh, I envy you sociable types, BookOwlie and PashaRu!

Maybe that's one reason why "Al Gore" (ha ha ha) invented the internet, so that shy people could chat with other people without feeling uncomfertable.

[zeldas_lullaby]

PashaRu, you are all that and a bag of chips.

(You're right! It is hard to keep a straight face!)

I can tell the CVS guy's behavior is out of line. He is just so weird. And I do hate being mocked for my silence! Maybe I will start texting next time.

Oh my, did Al Gore claim credit for inventing the Internet? I didn't know that! (Seriously!!) But yes, that is a great feature of the Internet!!!

[bookowlie]

Yes, Al Gore made some dumb comment about that during the 2000 Presidential campaign.

[zeldas_lullaby]

Huh. That does sound dumb!!

[PashaRu]

PashaRu, you are all that and a bag of chips.

What kind of chips?

[zeldas_lullaby]

HA HA... hm...

Sour cream and onion potato chips.

I don't know why...

[Hesnogoodtomedead]

Wow. I love to use spices while I cook and I didn't really think it had health benefits. However I don't really go for the whole "organic" thing. I'm not do sure it makes that much of a difference though. What are the real benefits of not getting it ground or organic?

[zeldas_lullaby]

Now that's a valid question.

I always just grab the less expensive spices. Does the author address this, PashaRu?

[PashaRu]

The author says that spices in their pure, original form are best from the standpoint of health benefits. Powdered spices (generally the kind you get in the supermarket) are not fresh and not nearly as beneficial. If you are going to get ground or powdered spices, best to get them at an ethnic or specialty store, as they are usually fresher and more pure.

Oh, and don't buy spices from guys standing on street corners in the hood. They're almost certainly not pure.

[Mjelmer]

Very nice review!

[zeldas_lullaby]

Oh, and don't buy spices from guys standing on street corners in the hood. They're almost certainly not pure.

"Pssst... Hey, over here. I've got the cardamom."

[Mjelmer]

Very good review...my mother is into all the natural remedies...I will definitely recommend this book to her!

[Gravy]

Oh, and don't buy spices from guys standing on street corners in the hood. They're almost certainly not pure.

"Pssst... Hey, over here. I've got the cardamom."

Hahaha!