I am so lucky to live in a warm weather climate. Swimming laps, yesterday, thinking about how October will soon turn to November. This swimming thing, really got me this year. I love how it feels to glide through the water, not sweating, not pounding, and still getting in some great work for the entire body. Keeping my fingers crossed to keep swimming at least through the … [Read more...] about Fearless Friday
This and That
The “Present”
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”
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
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