Year Four, Day 313: Pandemic Times Day 62, "Stay Home - Stay Safe" Day 49: Today I Hooped

Hello Friends!

Today I am tired. I will probably just do my pandemic video in the park again like I did yesterday. I have a new personal commitment - Two exercise sessions each day - One brisk walk in the morning with the dog (1/2 - 1 mile) and one Qi Gong/weighted hula hoop session or a longer walk in the afternoon.

Today I hooped.

I also made zucchini fritters. They were delicious! Especially with feta cheese and a bit of cheese. They were a bit time consuming . I had to shred the zucchini and then let them drain in a colander before adding egg, almond flour and seasonings. I used the following recipe. I added parmesan cheese, and used almond flour and flax meal instead of a gluten free flour blend, but otherwise adhered to the recipe: https://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/gluten-free-zucchini-fritters/

And now for covid-19 updates. I saw an inspirational video by Matthew McConaughey urging us to unite against this enemy virus. I mentioned it on my pandemic video and promised to share the link with you. Here it is:

https://www.facebook.com/FoxNews/videos/3017261251693282/

Thank you, Matthew! "The cornovirus does not care who you voted for!" Amen!

And now I am going to make my Magic, Miracle, Fasting Broth drink!

Happy Tuesday! Be safe! Be healthy! Be blessed!

Talk to you tomorrow!

Love,

Zita

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