Those of us that lean into or follow a plant-based diet (aka vegan) get asked the same couple of questions all the time. Where do you get your protein? Where do you get your calcium? and... Do you do it for your own health, or for the health of the animals? As for the protein question, I like to answer with specifics like beans, seeds, nuts and soy (the obvious) but also … [Read more...] about Dirt Candy
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Meet Pepe and The Bandit
One of my neighbors, Joanne, is moving into a condo that only allows 1 small dog. Big problem is...she has two small dogs and is hoping someone will rescue them, so they can remain together. Both male, chihuahuas, Bandit is 6 with a very sweet temperament (I can attest to this). Pepe is 7 and is a little more cautious, but once he knows you, he's a doll. They are both … [Read more...] about Meet Pepe and The Bandit
Holy SWEET Cow!
Thanks for some great responses to yesterday's entry about finding motivation. If you are looking for some motivation (who of us isn't??) please go back and read yesterday's comments, including a great article Carol posted, filled with some tips to get you going! As I write this morning, I am shaking my head, as I often do, after reading the morning paper. Sure, there are … [Read more...] about Holy SWEET Cow!
The Results are In….
Good day all. I am happy to report the results of my recent blood work, which I have been ultra curious about since the last time I did blood work was almost 5 years ago . Although I gave up meat and poultry decades ago, about 2 and 1/2 years ago, I also gave up fish, seafood, eggs, and dairy, leaning into an almost entirely plant-based diet. I say almost entirely because … [Read more...] about The Results are In….
The Power of Teamwork
So much to say this morning...from the Olympic scene, it was a great night for track and fielder Alison Felix who brought home the gold and her smile is worth it's weight in that stuff, too! And imagine earning your living playing beach volleyball, living in a bikini, strutting those great abs and going 21 and 0 in your career. Congrats to Kerri and Misty May for taking the … [Read more...] about The Power of Teamwork