It kills me to wake up to news like this : "obese children showing signs of stiff arteries....maybe diet and exercise can reverse it?"...maybe? Come on, we know that it DEFINITELY can... or "middle- aged cigarette smokers have increased risk for dementia." I really don't consider myself all that smart at all, but is this really news? If we simply examine the overall effects … [Read more...] about The “Present”
Archives for October 2010
It’s all Simply Work in Progress
Yesterday, still (and forever) inspired by Dolores and Ted's garden and kitchen, I threw together a stir-fry using red cabbage as the main ingredient. In a little bit of oil in the wok and some fresh garlic for flavor, I added sliced sweet onion, bell pepper and carrots, about half of a red cabbage. Once the cabbage looked wilted and soft, I added just a drop of fresh grated … [Read more...] about It’s all Simply Work in Progress
“Let the Circle, be Unbroken”
"Until he extends his circle of compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace." ~Albert Schweitzer (Nobel Prize-winning physician, missionary and statesman) … [Read more...] about “Let the Circle, be Unbroken”
The Diabetes Dilemma
The beach was beautiful and Mitch and I had a great vacation day. Blaze is doing well and life is good! But...but...there is something I need help understanding. When I was growing up, I remember knowing a few kids that had Type 1 diabetes and everyone's heart broke for them. While it wasn't the end of the world, they would have to take injections and alter their eating, … [Read more...] about The Diabetes Dilemma
Fun Friday
As I sit down to start typing, I am thinking about last night's dinner. I want to thank my dear friend, Lesley, once again, for modeling "If you build it, they will come," with regard to family traditions. Though we totally miss Kyle (and Nicole) at our Thursday night feasts, Mitch and I are so thankful to have the chance to have a weekly event with Derek and his friends. It … [Read more...] about Fun Friday