When my mother was approaching her 80th birthday, my family members tried to come up with a gift idea.
Of course, she didn’t need anything, and she certainly didn’t want more useless decorative objects. We wanted to get her a practical gift that she would love but that wouldn’t take up much space in her tiny apartment. [Read more…]
I’ve always loved singing. Over the years, I’ve sung in many church choirs and community groups. I especially love singing solos.
Once on vacation in Jamaica, I stood beside an outdoor bar and belted out three verses of the gospel song Amazing Grace.
What a kick! Everyone clapped and cheered, and I felt happy that I had been able to entertain the people around me. [Read more…]
Have you been struggling with good intentions that don’t quite happen?
Maybe you’re determined to lose weight, but things keep getting in the way of your goals?
Here’s an interesting solution. [Read more…]
Confused about how to manage your weight this time of year?
During the holiday season of food and good cheer, how do you prevent gaining weight?
Should you stay on your low-carb plan which pretty much eliminates every holiday treat? [Read more…]
You don’t have to fall again—EVER
At multiple times in my life, I’ve been the queen of falling. Other than a few bruises and skinned knees, I’ve never been badly hurt.
But now that I’m in my 70’s, I’m aware that I better not fall again–EVER! [Read more…]
Many things in my life
I’ve already heard from many of you who purchased the new workbook and journal to go with the book Life is Hard, Food is Easy.
It sounds like all of you love it! This easy fill-in-the blank workbook helps you put some of your insights and great ideas into one place. [Read more…]
Many of you have told me how much you love the book,
Life is Hard, food is Easy.
Now there’s a great workbook and journal to go with it.
You can use this easy fill-in-the blank workbook to put some of the great ideas into place. [Read more…]
The kids have been asking this forever when you go on a road trip. But lately I’ve started asking it as well.
Is the heat ever going to stop? Have I exercised enough? And why does the scale creep down so slowly? [Read more…]
“Once I lose this weight, I’ll never gain it back!” Sound familiar?
Unfortunately, these are famous last words for many dieters. It takes more than determination and willpower to make that declaration stick. [Read more…]