Interesting times we live in. Last week I was carded before I could enter the grocery store. I went during the first hour of the store’s opening, with the “seniors.” I’m legit and getting carded to prove I’m old enough to shop early in the day...
Curious minds want to know: Did Mr. Non-Compliant ever get his cookies? Answer: Yes. Thank you to several readers who offered to share their stash of flour, and a special thank you to my dear friend who dropped off an entire bag at my front door within...
First of all, I pray that you and your loved ones are safe and well. I also pray that you have whatever you need to get through today: patience, food, faith, energy, toilet paper, etc. As we adapt to the curtailing of many activities, I feel loss...
Sometimes, in spite of our best efforts, our bodies don’t cooperate. I have friends with replaced hips, knees, and shoulders. Others have asthma, osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, cancer, and more. They are facing a myriad of challenges and emotions. It’s frustrating when things just don’t go as planned...
We’ve gotten past the Christmas cookies, candies, and cocktails. It’s now time to get back into your “normal” routine, or figure out what that looks like. Where and how to begin? Simply. If it feels monumental, you’re not alone. It’s typical to feel a bit of a...
Over the past couple of weeks, I tuned in to the 12-day video series, Alzheimer’s - The Science of Prevention. I find this information fascinating and very important for many reasons: I watched my mother’s health decline from this disease for over a decade There...
When considering our health, so many times we think about starting better habits on Monday, or after a big celebration, or at the beginning of a new year, or… I received an email after posting last week’s blog that sends a very clear message. That being...
I recently saw a post from a wonderful lady we’ll call Ann. (This is not her real name, so you can insert any name you prefer to use here. Maybe yours?) She was extremely angry with herself for getting stuck OUT of her normal exercise routine—for...
Miracles do happen and life is full of surprises. If your loved one is not keen on eating as healthy as you’d like, keep the faith. I offer you a story of hope. The other day, Mr. Non-Compliant (aka my husband), and I, were having dinner. I’d...
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 ...