When I accidentally stumbled upon a job as a fitness instructor almost 30 years ago, I really thought it was an opportunity to work at a fun yet mindless job. Jumping up and down, counting to 8, wearing some cute little "uniform" --it all seemed like such a refreshing (yet rather shallow) choice after working in mid-town Manhattan as a writer and being told I could advance … [Read more...] about The Answer to Health Care Reform…
Spring has Sprung.
Hope you had a great weekend. Mitch and I totally celebrated spring. We attended the Coral Springs Art Fair, the Parkland Farmer's Market, The Great American Meatout in Tamarac, (which was educational and yummy! we sampled some great food such as vegetable dumplings, an incredible dish made from chick peas and a lot of Indian spices and cake from THE vegan gourmet … [Read more...] about Spring has Sprung.
To Meatout or Not to Meatout?….That it the Question
Yesterday, our local newspaper ran a good little local story about "The Great American Meatout." With a big expo today in Tamarac, I assumed today is the day it is observed, but when I googled it this morning, I found that it's actual date was the 20th--or 21st--generally coinciding with the first day of spring.. Beyond confusion over the day, it is also quite controversial … [Read more...] about To Meatout or Not to Meatout?….That it the Question
Spring has Sprung!
Every spring is the only spring - a perpetual astonishment. ~Ellis Peters Well good morning. Happy Saturday and most importantly, HAPPY SPRING! If ever Americans have wished and waited for spring, it would be this year. Even here in sunny South Florida, we are still wearing sweatshirts and waking up to 50 degree temperatures (not that I am complaining). Without winter, … [Read more...] about Spring has Sprung!
I Love Living Life, I am Happy
Today I am going to let someone else do the talking. Thanks to Rita for sharing this site with me after sharing it with her college students. I will warn you that you need to be prepared to be a little bit uncomfortable as well as teary eyed, but the message of gratitude is well worth the temporary discomfort. I bet you won't complain about much after watching! I sure … [Read more...] about I Love Living Life, I am Happy