Welcome to the dog days of summer and simple eating. Unlike winter, when those crock pot soups and stews hit the spot, we are now in the season of light… …Light from more hours of sunshine; light in the weight of our clothing; light in which...
My current summer (now that it’s official!) read is “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. I’m working on improving a few of mine—slowly—one at a time. A simple one: Do It Now. If a task takes less than 5 minutes, I’ll do it. I find that I...
Along with June come some fun celebrations. Besides the new season of life celebrated by many graduates (and parents, now free of tuition payments), and newlyweds, there are a variety of other important days you may find of interest: Donut Day, June 7 (Mr. Non-Compliant...
Shake up your morning and your taste buds with an order of avocado toast. I’ve seen this on some menus, and it’s a quick and easy dish to make at home. If you have a ripe avocado, mash it, and add a dash of salt and...
There are many ways to improve your state of mind and health that have nothing to do with food. Floating is one of them. Floating therapy is the relaxation practice of being buoyant in approximately ten inches of water and 1,000 pounds of magnesium sulfate—also known...
When you boil it all down, getting fit is really very simple. Here’s the secret: Create a habit that leads you in the direction of improving your health and fitness level. Once you master it, add another one. Repeat. Continually. Creating—and maintaining—your unique health and fitness program is a...
As I was making a batch of gluten free chocolate chip cookies, I caught myself swiping my finger along the inside of the bowl. I then proceeded to lick the raw dough from my finger. (Caution: DO NOT EAT RAW COOKIE DOUGH!) Not long ago, I had...
Welcome to May, the month of lilacs, celebrating mom, and getting out the summer wardrobe. If the mention of summer wardrobe makes you break out in a sweat, relax. We’ve got this! I have a simple solution to help you gain confidence and improve your self-control for...
I find the recent arrival of spring weather to be motivating. For example, my “To Do” list includes, and is not limited to: Clear away fall leaves that keep appearing in the tulip beds Prepare my vegetable garden for planting Toss some pansies into a planter ...