Yes, you read that correctly. The Slager family fries a turkey (or two) each year to celebrate Thanksgiving. I know. Fried food is not a healthy option. My boys come home to celebrate and it’s their favorite. We fry the turkey, and it’s AMAZING! We enjoy this...
I find it quite curious that the day after many folks around the world celebrate Halloween, we find ourselves with more than we bargained for on November 1. Christians, celebrate All Saints’ Day, also known as All Hallows’ Day, in honor of all saints known and...
The age-old question I hear is this, “What is the best diet for me?” Although some people have food sensitivities or allergies, there is a way of eating that works well for brain health, cardiovascular health, diabetes prevention, and overall good health for a majority of...
It’s that time of year when it actually feels good to turn on the oven. The warmth in the kitchen helps take the bite out of the chilly morning air. In honor of the season, I’m sharing a delicious recipe for a frittata. It reminds me...
Today’s topic hit me like a brick when I was doing just that--embracing the uncomfortable. Why would anyone do such a crazy thing? It hardly makes sense. Or does it? Our nature as human beings is to try to better ourselves in some way. Perhaps we’d like a...
“You’re getting a little wide in the beam, aren’t you kid?" Those words literally kicked me into the basement of reality and sadness, all at the same time. They are the words I heard from my dad when he picked me up after my first year...
Today, give some positive encouragement to another human being. This person may be a workout buddy, neighbor, co-worker, friend, family member, stranger, etc. It matters not who you encourage. It only matters that you do. In order to stay healthy, and happy, it’s important to help others. ...
I recently got a call from my son who started a new job as a rehabilitation therapist in conjunction with a chiropractor. He is learning lots of information, including the in’s and out’s of being a small business owner. His routine for cooking meals, working out, and...
Our lives are fascinating. Sit quietly for a moment and consider a story about your life that someone would find compelling. And don’t tell me you don’t have one. Yes, you do. Like the time you and your friend took a bus trip to the largest hosta...