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It got in the low 70's with a slow 2 inch rain☔️ today. We finally got the rain☔️ we needed and the way we needed.

July 31st: National Avocado Day, National Raspberry Cake Day and National Mutt Day.

Tree ripening for the picking, add this delicious superfruit to your menu. Avocados have become more than a staple food in the American diet; they have proven to be a key ingredient in recipes for both inside the body and on the body! According to the Hass Avocado Board, as of 2015, avocado consumption in the United States doubled since 2005 and quadrupled since 2000. In fact, a whopping 4.25 billion avocados were sold in the U.S. in 2015. That’s four point two five billion of this amazingly beautiful food. There are many reasons to celebrate Avocado Day. Targeting insulin resistance with heart-healthy fats and fighting Alzheimer’s with its Omega 3 fatty acids, the avocado also prevents and repairs damage due to its source of Vitamins C, E and K. One of the secret weapons in an avocado is the high oleic acid content. This moisturizing fatty acid helps keep skin soft and hydrated but also supports regeneration of damaged skin cells reducing redness and irritation. Eat more of this superfruit or cook with avocado oil if you have this type of skin issue. Ancient Aztecs used the avocado to beautify their skin topically with masks, and in the early 20th century the cosmetic industry discovered the benefits of its oil in creams, lotions, facial cleansers and other products that required a smooth application. The practice continues today. Avocados have found their way into every meal of the day and even into dessert. The creamy texture replaces calorie laden oils with healthful fats so we can indulge without the guilt.

A raspberry cake is a cool and refreshing dessert that is a summertime favorite around the United States. Raspberries are the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rubus of the rose family. The name also applies to the plants themselves. Raspberries are woody stemmed perennials. Raspberries are widely grown in all temperate regions of the World. At one time, raspberries were a midsummer crop. However, with new technology, cultivars and transportation, they can now be obtained year-round. An individual raspberry weighs 0.11 – 0.18 oz. and is made up of about 100 drupelets. One raspberry bush can yield several hundred berries a year. A raspberry has a hollow core. They are also a rich source of vitamin C, manganese and dietary fiber. They also contain vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folic acid, magnesium, copper and iron.

National Mutt Day is also recognized on December 2nd. These two days encourages us to embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dogs. Desperately longing for a new home, millions of loving and healthy mixed breed dogs in shelters across the United States are waiting for someone to come and adopt them. Visit a shelter, if you are unable to adopt a dog, you can always volunteer. National Mutt Day was created in 2005 by Celebrity Pet Expert and Animal Welfare Advocate, Colleen Paige.

Avocado🥑 may be a super food but I don't care for them. However cut me a big piece of that raspberry cake. Yum! Mutts need love❤️ too.

Sending raspberry hugs. Maybe Bixby will calm down for a raspberry.☔️🥑🍰🐕🍰😊🐾🐶💕🌷💕