Fried Green Zucchini

After days of menus with the latest trend To help us consume this concocted blend, Of green shredded, sliced, sautéed, slivered friend; Still doubtful our zucchini stash will ever end.

It doesn't matter how closely a zucchini plant is watched, one of them manages to hide amongst the elephant size leaves and pop out like an overgrown balloon on a weekly basis. So we break it off and try to create ways to eat it. There is only so much zucchini bread one can handle.

We tried fried green zucchini and it was delicious. The Panko bread crumbs really made a difference and so it goes. The zucchini web sites are visited daily with new recipes and ideas of how to utilize this veggie. If we could only harness the energy of a zucchini or plant, there would be no poverty.

Aquarium Cleaning Diver

I spied this aquarium diver cleaning the glass. Sponge mop in hand back and forth she did pass. Wiping the grunge off and scrubbing the grass. All systems clear. The fish don't give her sass.

Who doesn't love large aquariums? Studying the fish as they race around their glass home. Not so long ago most businesses had them, banks, office buildings and such. Due to the high upkeep, many have disappeared. Scheels, sporting goods store, has this large archway one. It's a real eye catcher as you pass under it entering the store. This cleaning person was doing a weekly maintenance on the inside with her air mouth piece following her around. I had to snap a shot and give a shout out to Scheels for having one so big. Thank you.

Choosing Chick-fil-A

This summer Chick-fil-A's breakfasts were free, On every Monday and Wednesday, yippee!! With a minimum order you received with glee, One item selected from their list of thirty.

We took advantage of this generous offer that was listed in the paper and many places. The first time I stopped by on my bike, I wasn't aware we had to purchase something. Sweet Bree, an employee, said she would 'cover it for me.' I didn't forget. The next time I took my hubby. We ordered juice and tots. Bree was there and we paid her back and then some.

Taking a selfie from our bikes with breakfast in the bag, we headed home. It would have been nice to eat in their dining room, which had fresh flowers at every table. Thank you Chick-fil-A for feeding the nation this summer. It was very kind and fun. You have a new and dedicated customer, forever!

Timpanogos Storytelling Festival

We've enjoyed Donald Davis & Dave Novak for free. These renown tellers shared their great story, With local groups at the nearby library. Visit Timp's Festival this weekend, a must see!!

Donald Davis, from North Carolina is one of my favorite story tellers and well known. His nasal sound and matter of fact way of telling his stories keep you laughing. The Timpanogos Storytelling Festival has provided many opportunities to hear their best tellers for free. Thank you for whetting our appetites with these great folks. We loved it so much often many years, we have gone to the whole event. Get there early!!

Better Together

What do you think about, "Better Together"? Cooperating, no matter the weather. Not clashing like a kid on a tether, But both joining in like oil and leather.

This morning when I saw this employee with his company shirt one that says, "Better Together" I had to take this photo. I should have done it a little sooner to get a nicer view or had him pose. It is wonderful how companies are creative in helping their employees choose to be safe, cooperate, make the best of their jobs and so forth. Positive statements like this help us all have better days, together.

Calorie Counter & Cool Companies

I'm counting calories and recording them, too. This isn't something I used to do. But my weight is inching up, who knew? We must keep track, me and the body crew!

I don't ever do this, but my phone ap helps me keep track. It's easy to enter the info into it after each meal. We were at Noodles & Company for dinner last night. I first ordered the Alfredo MontAmore', until I noticed it was 1350 calories! Yikes!! The highest of any on the menu. So I looked for a meal with less and spied, Bangkok Curry for only 550 calories. Changing my selection wasn't hard. Yes, I imagined the savory, succulent flavor of Alfredo, but loved the sweet veggie taste of the Curry. I'm grateful that Noodles & Company posted the calories, to help me keep on track.

Thank you restaurants and eateries that do this. It really does make a difference. Some people notice and adjust to help us eat healthy.

Family Goes Fishing With Father

Last weekend I spied this little family with their father at Potter's Pond in Fairview Canyon. Each had a chair, fishing pole and desire to spend the day together. They had barely put their lines in the water when the little girl caught a fish.

It was a perfect day to catch the first fish. They were so full of energy I had to snap a photo. as I was I overheard the girl say to her dad, "I wonder how old it is." While dad was taking it off her line she said, "I love fishing!" Here's a big shout out THANKS to dads everywhere that do things with their kids. We never went fishing with our father. The only thing I remember is taking trips to Idaho for family reunions. I treasure them, because that is all I have. Get out there and take your children somewhere, even if it is just to the park.