Tag Archives: Health

Get Thee Behind Me, Satan, and Don’t Push

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

While browsing through my email this morning, I came across this from Williams-Sonoma:  ”Caphalon waffler, $49 plus free shipping, four days only.”  Waffles?  I’ve always wanted a waffle iron!  My mother had one, and I remember her making the batter … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Dresses

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

I have finally returned after nearly two weeks of visiting children, and I always return with a new determination to change my life after I see them. There is something about being around young people and their enthusiasm and determination … Continue reading →

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How to Lose Weight Without Really Trying

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Women are rarely satisfied with their looks.  Show me one who is, and I’d like to set that kindergartener straight.  Some of us change our hairdos as often as the political candidates change their minds.  We fret about our weight … Continue reading →

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I Disagree With the Experts

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

I just read an article in the paper this morning about a study reported in the journal Sleep that examined the quality of sleep in more than 150,000 Americans.  The study purported to debunk the myth that you sleep worse as you … Continue reading →

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Why I Make New Year Resolutions

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

A few days ago I was talking to a woman about New Year resolutions, and she said she doesn’t make them anymore.  ”I never keep them anyway, so why make them and be disappointed?” she said.  I never keep mine … Continue reading →

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You Need to Care Before You’re There

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

I went to my general practioner this morning for my yearly check- up, and he and I discussed what would be happening with my healthcare in a couple of years when I turn sixty-five. He said I need to make … Continue reading →

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I Need to Give This Some Thought

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

This weekend we visited my husband’s brother and his wife in south Florida.  My brother-in-law has always been a handsome guy, just like my husband, but over the years, the two of them have put on a few extra pounds, … Continue reading →

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What’s Love Got to Do With It?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

Mahatma Gandhi  once said, “If it weren’t for Christians, I’d be a Christian.”  Pat Robertson is one of those Christians he was talking about.  Yesterday morning I read about Robertson saying that is was okay to divorce your spouse if … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for a New Health Magazine

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

I don’t know about you, but if you are well over forty like me, then you are probably sick to death of picking up magazines in the store that all have nearly identical teasers on their front page:  ”Lose Belly … Continue reading →

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