Sugar with My Turnip Greens—and Facebook



Well, I finally did it. I got myself on Facebook. It is one more tool in the toolkit and I am doing all right with it so far, even though I have whacked my thumb with this tool more than once. Never having been one to learn any type of software effortlessly, I am still learning the quirks of the thing. No cover photo and no profile picture, yet—definitely under construction.  Still, virtual whacks on the thumb heal more quickly than the real-life ones, so I am hanging in there.

Besides finding a way to sweeten the Facebook experience (let's keep count of how many weak metaphors I can cram in one post), I am exploring more ways to add to my newsletter mailing list. Speaking of my newsletter (look, I can do hokey segues, too.), I want to be sure to invite you to subscribe. 

Subscribing is easy. This link will take you directly to the sign-up form. For your protection, MailChimp requires a double-opt in. A tiny bit of a hassle, but worth it to feel secure that no one can sign you up without that your confirmation. Recently, I started drawings for gifts to go out coinciding with each issue and a fellow blogger, Mark G. won the very first drawing. Mark won an open edition print of "Light Amongst the Shadows." The fun provided with the drawings adds to my enjoyment of preparing the newsletter. I suppose that is a selfish, but it's the truth.

Turnip Greens and Facebook

A Snapshot

 

 

Galen-Awakened From a Nap

Most everyone knows that turnip greens are loaded with nutrients. But... Doesn't mean we all like them. I, for one, never found them palatable. Not quite true.

When I was in graduate school, I was able to treat myself, ooccasionally, to a meal at a nearby family-owned restaurant. The prices were dirt cheap and the food was decent. The limited menu offered turnip greens as a side dish, and when I worked up the nerve to try the dish, I found it rather tasty. But, I suspect the greens were loaded with sugar—not featured on anyone's list of healthy foods. Besides, I never could talk anyone into giving me the secret on how to prepare them. The result is that I haven't eaten turnip greens since I got out of grad school—and that was looong ago. 

How does Facebook figure in this post about turnip greens on a non-cooking site?  Well, "everyone" (whoever they are) tells me that I should be on Facebook. I want to like 
Facebook. I try to like it. I believe that it is probably a good idea. Several times, I have almost talked myself into it. But, ultimately, I drag my feet, then think up umpteen projects that are far more urgent, and I still don't have a Facebook page. 

Obviously my comparing Facebook to turnip greens must be way out of line, since millions of people can't get enough of the social media rage. Maybe it's more akin to me not liking chocolate, or ice cream. Or, just plain old fear of tackling yet another bit of software. 

What is the equivalent of adding sugar to Facebook? Anybody have the recipe and willing to share it?