Tag Archives: Health

A Community of Believers

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

The last time I had my annual physical, my doctor asked me what I was doing to keep my mind busy.  “I write a blog,” I told him.  “That’s good,” he replied.  “Do you do any kind of puzzles?” he … Continue reading →

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Pick a Body, Any Body

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

I’m going to admit to something shocking. I look at other people’s bodies. Yes, I do. And what’s more, I compare my body to theirs and think about how closely my body resembles theirs. I do this a lot at … Continue reading →

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Forgetfulness Drives Me Crazy

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

Lately, my forgetfulness is causing me anxiety.  For example, the other day I went to the Y for my yoga class and put my coat and pocketbook  (aka a purse for those of you under the age of sixty) in … Continue reading →

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My Health and My Children’s Happiness Go Hand-in-Hand

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

It’s the start of a new year, and as I always do at the beginning of the new year, I resolve to work out more to stay healthy. As I well know, it’s hard for me to stick with anything … Continue reading →

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The Downside of Getting Enough Calcium

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Being a woman of nearly sixty-four and from a British Isles ancestry, I am at risk of getting osteoporosis. It is essential, therefore, that I make sure I am getting the recommended dose of calcium each day. Though I do … Continue reading →

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What a Difference a Few Hours Makes

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

Since we moved to Virginia Beach four years ago, I have been going to our neighborhood YMCA during the day.  I work out with young stay-at-home moms who want to work off those extra baby pounds, other retirees like me, … Continue reading →

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Good News for Wine Drinkers

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

I like to have an occasional glass of wine, usually on the weekends, but I’ve gone nearly a month sometimes without touching a drop of it. As one gets older, it seems harder not to put on the pounds, and … Continue reading →

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My Own Grim Fairy Tale

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful, young princess ( sounds better than an old hag, doesn’t it?), who had just bought a brand new camera with a super zoom lens to take pictures of the tall ships that … Continue reading →

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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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