Never in my wildest imagination did I think the anger and just plain craziness following the November election would impact this newsletter, but it has. It actually led a woman named "Betsy" to unsubscribe, giving the following reason: "Your newsletter is getting a little too political and opinionated. Offer up the facts on health and fitness and medical … [Read more...] about Election Hysteria Hits This Newsletter
Articles
Do You Push When You Could Ride?
It happens to all of us when we desire to fix, change, or shift something: we push when we could ride. What’s that really about? Years back, the guy cutting my hair told me about a conversation he’d had with a co-worker. She had complained that her father had used the push lawnmower on their acreage when he could have used the riding mower. He told her, “That’s how you live … [Read more...] about Do You Push When You Could Ride?
As We Change Presidents…..
It's just a new President. Really. The Constitution is still in place. The Congress is still there. (I was going to say "functioning", but that would be a new development of late.) The Judiciary branch is still doing its thing. We have just changed one piece of this amazing puzzle of a democracy that has worked so well for over 200 years. The sky is not … [Read more...] about As We Change Presidents…..
Good Stuff To Know March 2017
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Study tallies extra calories Americans consume in their coffee, tea * * * Mental activities may protect against mild cognitive impairment * * * Wearable, low-cost sensor to measure skin hydration * * * Peroxide ingestion, promoted by alternative medicine, can be deadly * * * Personality traits 'contagious' among … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know March 2017How to Foil a Cheater
Many years ago, (more than I care to remember) I was taking a series of evening classes at Pierce Junior College in Woodland Hills, CA. There was another student, Hopkins, who happened to be taking several of the same classes that I was and inevitably, we began to sort of hang out together. We would sit next to each other, compare notes from time to time, and go on coffee … [Read more...] about How to Foil a Cheater
Good Stuff To Know February 2017
Boomer Bane: When “Hot” Becomes “Retirement Cute”
Are you the epitome of the sizzling ageless boomer babe that women envy or try to emulate? Do you work hard to stay in shape, look hot in your skinny jeans and project an "I Am Woman Hear Me Roar" image in your leather biker jacket? When you walk into a room of your peers, do they glare at your hotness with obvious resentment that clearly says "Who do YOU think YOU are?" Yeah, … [Read more...] about Boomer Bane: When “Hot” Becomes “Retirement Cute”
Focus Off The Family
When I was growing up, all the family sat around the fireplace in the evenings. My parents sat in each corner with the ‘kids’ sitting in a half circle between them. I was the youngest of eight and the most ‘at home’ during my time was six in the evening. Daily activities were discussed, along with plans for work in the coming days. We lived on a farm of 160 acres, usually with … [Read more...] about Focus Off The Family
Is It Time to Clean Your Mental Filters?
Next time you feel stressed ask yourself if it’s actually an event or situation, or your thoughts about it causing your stress. More often than not, it’s time to check your mental filters. Every thought you have about everything that happens in your life is processed through your filters: your learned beliefs, assumptions, presumptions, and past experiences. Unless you’ve … [Read more...] about Is It Time to Clean Your Mental Filters?
Rachael Ray – What Happened?
Many people are aware that Rachael Ray has been struggling with weight and other health issues. She is best known as a celebrity chef and daytime talk show host. She is 48 years old and is having symptoms suggestive of the onset of menopause. Evidently she has gone to numerous doctors seeking relief of her issues. These issues include, in addition to excess weight, night … [Read more...] about Rachael Ray – What Happened?