Shocking Story of How Pringles Are Made? I thought the article might be amusing, but it turns out, “shocking” is an apt description. I’ve been writing occasionally about my slow process of evolving to a healthy, more natural diet – and for less money than on supermarket fare. This recent story on Pringles (and other […]
We May Not Live By Bread Alone, But. . .
Thick, freshly baked artisan bread, filled with whole grains and seeds, a slight taste of honey, nothing artificial – and so much more satisfying than the packaged wheat I used to purchase, that now tastes – to me – like cardboard. Organically grown red potatoes, organically grown Roma tomatoes, organically grown red leaf, and spinach, […]
Healthcare: Headache or Heartache?
Anyone see the New York Times yesterday? A new study shows that health care costs for family coverage have risen 9% for employers in the past year. Concerned about that? Concerned if you’re working and covered? If you’re working and not covered? If you’re looking for work? What about your friends and family that may […]
Sassy Sneaks and Sunny Disposition
The sun is high in the sky, the air is crisp and light; it is virtually impossible for the mood to be anything but bright. I’m donning my sassy sneaks – eh oui – heels! – for a lovely walk among the brambles and creeks, offshoots of a magnificent, meandering nearby river. I may be […]
Pills, Panic, and Problem Prescriptions
Squiggles on a paper, dashed off by the doctor and, miraculously, decipherable by the pharmacist. Birth control. Prenatal vitamins. Blood pressure pills. Some 27 million Americans (or more) on antidepressants. I dare say that a large percentage of us are taking a prescription for something, and we count on its effectiveness. We routinely pick up […]
Pausing At The Light
It takes planning, and a willingness to run the risk of inconvenience if the traffic patterns are off, or my back starts acting up. But a trip to the Farmer’s Market for all that food, glorious food? For the sensual pleasure of an abundance of organically raised produce, not to mention grass-fed beef and wild-caught […]
The Gift
The gift of healing touch from a stranger.
Does Watching Television Shorten Your Life?
Don’t you just love the tidbits you pick up through social media? I couldn’t resist reading this one last evening – an article on how television shortens our life span. Except of course, it isn’t that TV shortens your life span. There is no causation to that effect; it’s the association – a connection or […]
It’s Raining Men (Older Men)
More men? More older men? Apparently the traditional age gap is closing. Men are living longer. Isn’t this good news for all of us? All the business of caring for an aging population aside – health care, insurance, pharmaceuticals, retirement communities, financial planning – what could this mean for American society? For our beleaguered employment […]
Food, Glorious (Healthy) Food – And On A Budget
Food that is affordable, healthy, and glorious!