Here it is November. It's the month we really focus on giving thanks and also the month that we start stressing out about the upcoming holidays. We start overeating somewhere around Thanksgiving and by New Years Day, we average gaining about 7 pounds. If we make a decision TODAY, that things are NOT going to be that way for us, we can avoid that weight gain and still have a … [Read more...] about From October to Novemeber
Holidays and celebrations
Have a Spooktacular Sunday..or Pumpkins for Peace
Halloween has always been a favorite holiday in our family. From the days of watching our kids parade in school, to hosting scavenger hunts and haunted houses with all the neighborhood kids, to the boys going out on their own with painted faces, "bloody" garb and lots of spirit while we would eat pizza on the driveway with Pam and Dave as we gave out candy to the little ones, … [Read more...] about Have a Spooktacular Sunday..or Pumpkins for Peace
Shalom Means Peace
In accordance with yesterday's blog, I had afternoon "therapy" with Rita. We shared (as we always do) some great conversation and much of it revolved around our own experiences with meditation and different techniques that we are experimenting with. From mantras, and sunbeams to still oceans and flowing streams, we shared all our visuals and look forward to continuing our … [Read more...] about Shalom Means Peace
Holidays Abound
My desk calendar on Wednesday, September 8: MOM IS ALWAYS RIGHT--thought this was pretty interesting "Don't eat green potatoes. They're poisonous!" Why it's true: Green potatoes have high levels of solanine, a toxin that can cause nausea and headaches. When potatoes are overexposed to heat or light, they produce excessive amounts of solanine as well as chlorophyll, which … [Read more...] about Holidays Abound
A Labor of Love
Happy Labor Day. Great holiday. People get time off from work. No pre-holiday shopping for gifts, no need for fasting, no getting all dressed up and going to church, temple, or wherever one may worship. No need to give up favorite foods or activities, no sacrificing turkeys or purchasing rabbits that will lose their novelty after a few weeks (or days!). Labor Day. Simply … [Read more...] about A Labor of Love