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Off The Chain Shepherd's Pie

Happy Friday everyone.  Last night's meal was a big hit.  As promised, here is the recipe for: VEGAN SHEPHERD'S PIE For the beef mixture: 1/2 cup of chopped onions 1...

Got Milk?

About a week ago I closed a blog with a line about milk and promised more to come.  So here's more! Interestingly enough, while many health professionals still belie...

Feeling Strapped?

What's new in fitness, you ask.  Mostly the same old, same old.  Ballet type classes are pretty hot, but not as hot as they were expected to be, in my humble opinion...

Drink Up

My mom taught me the importance of exercise, not just by example, but also by helping me get started in this field 29 years ago.  My mom was ALWAYS trying to lose th...

The More We Know

Saw Eat, Pray, Love yesterday and it might have been even better than the book.  The messages about love, life and balance are fabulous.  If you read the book, or if...

Always Think Positive

“The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.” Confucius

Real Men Do...

Congratulations to my friend Shelli on her daughter, Jamie's engagement to Ryan.  My ex-dog sitters are all growing up!  First, Michelle has a baby and now this.  It...

Make Love, Not War

I marked yesterday as a day of peace and celebration.  After working up a great sweat in the morning, I came home and swam my 30 laps.  I swore I wouldn't spend the...

When Johnny Comes Marching Home

I remember learning that song, When Johnny Comes Marching Home, back in elementary school.  "The men will cheer and the boys will shout-The ladies they will all turn...

Making Connections

"Our breath plays a very important role in our life.  The breath is the connecting link between the inner world of the mind and the world of the body and environment...