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Memorial Day Weekend

"Niccolò  (or Nicolò)  Paganini  (27 October 1782 – 27 May 1840) was an Italian violinist, ... guitarist, and composer." Wikipedia I saw the movie The Devi's Violinist on TV last night.  At first I didn't think I would like it but once it started I loved it.  It's about his life, except that they added a fictitious character who succeeded in convincing Paganini into making a deal with the devil, in exchange for fame and money.  The man who plays Paganini is a virtuoso violinist and played the violin himself. The singer sang her own part. A Love Song Here are the lyrics translated from the Italian: Penso Io ti, Amore (I think of you, love.) Think of you, love,  when the sunshine  shines on the sea.  I think of you, love,  when every ray of the moon  is drawn on the sources.  I see  when on the distant road  dust rises,   when the narrow path  Tremble Walker In the deep night ...  In the deep night.  I feel you, love, sad When sound  w

Lynette and I spent part of the day at Blandy Park. There was a gentle breeze while the two of us had a picnic. I took these photos as we walked around the park. I like this tree's shadow. There are several of these large rocks around the park appearing like statues made by nature.

I have trouble taking iron tablets for my anemia.  I get very bad constipation. My doctor recommended a diet rich in iron.  For now she suggested eating beef every day, which is okay with me.  I'll have to see how this affects my weight and cholesterol levels.       While searching the net for information on iron rich foods I came across this photo. It would make a cannibal very hungry. Interesting how the cuts of beef would look like on a person. This is not the same lady.  Is she? I like my steak cooked medium not rare. There's definitely more meat on a bull than on a cow. 

Whenever I put seed in the bird feeder a squirrel helps himself to dinner.  I don't mind because it's fun to watch. The feeder is almost empty but he finds whatever seeds are left. Here he's sticking his head inside the plastic seed holder plate by lifting it with his nose.  I once had to help a squirrel get out after he trapped himself inside. Later I saw him lift the plate with his hand to get in and out.  He was a fast learner. Dinner is over.

I love chicken wings and when I found this video about cooking them I just had to share it. But I never tried to make it myself.  I don't cook.  One of my future projects is to learn how.  For now, I'll just use a bottle of barbecue sauce from the supermarket.  Better yet, just buy them ready made.