I don't remember what year I started following Cee Neuner's photography blog, but I know I quickly fell in love with her enthusiasm for the craft, her beautiful photographs, and her willingness to share her knowledge. Marsha Ingrao (here) and Dan Antion (here) are hosting a one-day tribute to Cee today, November 7th, on what …
October Ramblings…
Is it just me, or did October fly by? I've had a busy month, with tennis practice, gym workouts, mahjong games, reading, adding finishing touches to travel plans, and making healthy meals. This weekend, we are in Miami, visiting our daughter and SIL. Life is full. Pondering I just finished reading 'My Friends' by Fredrik …
Autumn Has Arrived – and other fibs
I saw an Instagram meme the other day with a picture of a dead palm frond lying on a patch of green grass beneath the tree. The caption read, "Fall has arrived in Florida." Yup! Fall doesn't 'arrive' in South Florida like it does in other places. It merely limps in gradually until one day …
Present and Mindful – September Recap
Knitting daily life around goal setting and achievement created a beautiful patchwork of challenges and successes this month. Learning to 'manage' social outings and cravings was the hardest part of my weight loss plan. However, willpower remains in ample supply, and I have positive results to share. After twenty-eight days of a low-calorie, high-protein diet, …
Focus on Goals
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 …
Picture Retirement 