We all know how hard it is to maintain an ideal weight as we age. We lose muscle mass, our metabolism slows, our eating and drinking habits may change, we become more sedentary, our motivation wanes, and we lack focus. Even when we are committed to healthy habits, circumstances may present challenges. My weight gain …
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July WrapUp and A Taste of Summer
July is just the beginning of what promises to be a hot and humid summer, and while many of our Snowbirds fly north to escape the heat, we tend to stay close to home for most of hurricane season. We adapt to conditions by wearing lighter clothes, drinking plenty of fluids, retreating indoors, wearing hats, …
Cruising on the Silver Ray
Several months ago, friends suggested we join them on a cruise celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. After expressing gratitude for being included in this milestone celebration, our first question was "Where to?" Unless we need a quick get-a-way, (like the cruise I wrote about here) the most important thing to us when choosing a cruise …
Defluff and Detox
"What's for dinner?" The most important question of the day is typically asked over morning coffee in our house. We keep a variety of proteins in our freezer - meat, pork, chicken, and fish, and shop almost daily for fresh produce and fruit. One of us will survey the freezer and shout out possibilities while …
December Gifts – celebrating abundance
Malcolm and I ditched the tradition of presents under the Christmas tree long ago. We did that for many reasons, but mostly because choosing the perfect gift for the ones we love had become stressful, and the season's focus was diverted away from honest celebrations. It is amazing how much living one can accomplish when …
Picture Retirement 