The names and other identifying markers have been changed to protect the innocent… I had one of those fruitcake “eureka” moments about relationships not long ago, and I’m still laughing about it. We’d taken the Harley to a music...

I planned to stay up for the Celtics game last night, but after watching just a few minutes, the game looked like it would be over before it really began! The Lakers took a big lead early on, so I went to bed.But something must have triggered in my...

Chicken Cacciatore in a Hurry Ingredients: 4 Chicken thighs, skinned 1 Onion, sliced 1 Green pepper, cut into chunks ½ cup Mushrooms, sliced 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced...

I've used up about half of my allotted "fifteen minutes of fame" just last week when I was a...

Prep time: 10 minCook time: 40 minServes: 62 tsp extra-virgin olive oil1 onion, chopped1 large baking potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 tsp dried thyme1 (32-oz) carton vegetable broth1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1 C...

Let me be the first to admit … I don't look forward to going to the gym. I've heard stories of people who really thrive on the adrenaline and endorphin rush -- who can't wait to hit the treadmill, or the free weights. In fact, you'll meet plenty of...

So my neighbors Patty and Pete call me and says a few friends are coming over. They've got some great wines lined up, and Patty is doing her famous smoked pulled pork shoulder. She says she has some salmon there, too....and hey, can I toddle on over and...

I know the college basketball season has started. And I didn't have to check a schedule, or ask a friend. All I had to do was stand outside my house and listen for the yelling. My husband and I are both graduates of Syracuse University. We are...

Self Knowledge By Cliff and Tatjana Eggink With each passing decade, we hope that our knowledge of self increases, and that we know our good as well as our less admirable qualities. You know that old saying, “the unexamined life is not worth...

I am a product of the disco era of the 70's. My friends and I loved to dance and that was a love that was never lost. About 9 years ago, an old disco pal introduced me to the world of ballroom dancing. It was fun, safe, social and a great way to burn off...

When i get back a sleep report from our reading doctors it always suggest we talk about sleep hygeine. Since most people have no clue what we mean when we state simply you need to work on yrou sleep hygeine I thought I would share a few thoughts about...

Not being the most motivated person in the world, I developed my own work-out regime. I call it the 5-MININUTE WORK OUT. I do it 5 times a week. (I thought 7 times a week would be overkill.) The beauty of my fitness routine is that you can always find 5...

...is not only an old wives' tale, it's a delicious idea! I love apples, especially the tart kinds like Granny Smith and Fuji. I keep them in the fridge, so I can grab one for a quick snack whenever a craving hits.But this recipe I am about to share with...

I had a lovely patient today that I was doing a home study on because she was having episodes of sleep paralysis. She said she went looking for answers on the internet and she said everything did not make sense to her. I sat her down for three minutes...

Banana Crunch Cake Ingredients: 2 Tbs Flour ¼ cup Shredded Coconut ¼ cup Rolled Oats, instant 2 Tbs Brown Sugar 2 Tbs Pecans, chopped 2 Tbs Butter, soft 1 Banana - Very...

Acts of Love in 5 minutes or less when you’re in the mood to treat some of your Favorite...

"Be Good to Yourself by Exercising for Health." IrongeezerSays: It doesn't take a lot of hard work to enjoy the benefits of improving your health through light exercise. Improvements such as better cardiovascular health and maintaining proper weight...

Zippy Green Beans with Pecans Ingredients: Serve cold as a salad or warm as an accompaniment to a roast or steak ¼ cup Pecan Halves 1 lb Fresh Green Beans 1 tsp Extra...

So I thought I would post something that is a bit of a departure from my usual fair. I just...

I read a Reader's Digest article that made so much sense, that I have to share it with you. Ten best tips for easy slimming down. One of the best things you can do for your overall health is drop a few pounds. Or maybe more than a few pounds. Being...

This may not sound scientific but it is a good question. Do you wake up to the loud peeping of an annoying alarm clock, or your favoriet music, or your dog licking your hand? How you rest may be tied to it. If you know that as soon as you relax and...

If you want to talk about growing bolder, you've got to include Ray Zahab. Ray is one of the most amazing people on earth. And even though you've probably never heard of him he does have some friends in high places. Matt Damon is one. He was so impressed...

American women. It causes more than ten times the number of deaths than breast cancer does.Menopause symptoms are often confused with heart disease and menopause symptoms are generally widely known prom Dresses. Whether there's a link or not between...

Some people hold grudges, and I don’t think it’s a good thing. “Get over it!” is what I say. Here’s one example: Fifty years ago (yes, 50!!) I did one small thing wrong and got my whole Girl Scout troop (Troop 354) in trouble. Even now, after...

Many people dislike cats, and one reason for that dislike, is that a cat is a very independent creature, who will do his own thing, regardless of how his human owner (Ha!) feels about it.A dog will turn himself inside out in order to please his lord and...

Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner. After 11 years as a management consultant, she embarked on a new life of adventure by rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic. Her unlikely transformation...

This past week, four of my family members arrived into town to be with Pierre and I for this Thanksgiving! I'm so happy. I just love to see them all and catch up...at least more than we can do on our very short weekly phone calls. The hustle and bustle...

I added a short post tonight to my arthritis blog. I have been looking for groups or blogs on...

Yesterday was just a gorgeous, warm fall day here in the Missouri Ozarks, a perfect day for a...

I love my animals. I have two dogs, Faegan and Junior, and two cats, Travers and Laila. No children at this point (human children, I mean) so the furry friends get most of the attention in my house. My dogs *know how to manipulate my love. When I...

You have seen the commercials with the moth. Take a pill and you will sleep. Or the one for the over the counter medication, you don’t even have to talk to your doctor to take that. Many people do not want to take medication. For those looking for...

On the home page of gb today is a challenge. Have you read Mark's blog about his comeback and the...

Last night on the Twitter ageop chat (and if you're not joining in, please do so, it's the single most interesting hour of my week: Thursdays from 9-10 PM EST) one topic we discussed was health care reform, and most of the brilliant people involved agreed...

Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....

The temperature plunged to 34 degrees last night. Oh, I know, I know...you hinterlanders, you Nordespeople, you esqueermos...you’re laughing, aren’t you? You know what, you all can HAVE the snow because after the beautiful white flakes fall in the...