Category Archives: Musings
Aging Gratefully
I’m reluctant to admit this, but for about a year now, I’ve been acting like a baby about getting older. Of course, I realize I’m mortal and therefore not immune to the inevitabilities of aging, but I suppose I didn’t … Continue reading
On Banning Big Bad Beverages
When the news broke that New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposes to ban the sale of sugary beverages larger than 16 ounces, I just shook my head and sighed. Seriously? As a registered dietitian, I have a major passion for … Continue reading
This Being Human
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 This Being Human Not only can I not think of anything worth writing about, but I’m in a mood and want to spare you, dear reader, from the angst that will surely infect my … Continue reading
Come On, Come Out
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 Come On, Come Out While spending nearly every day outdoors during a two-week vacation, kayaking, hiking and fishing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, I was struck by the stark contrast of living in nature compared … Continue reading
The Best Mother’s Day Gift Ever
SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011 The Best Mother’s Day Gift Ever Over the past three days, I had the honor to watch my daughter, a senior in high school, perform the lead role in the musical, Little Women. I … Continue reading
Presence
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2011 Presence This is the kooky clock my husband gave me for Christmas. I loved this clock the moment I saw it at The Mole Hole in Okemos. Immediately, it went on my wish list. … Continue reading
Be Prepared To Be Surprised
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2010 Be Prepared To Be Surprised “Am I no longer young, and still not half perfect? Let me keep my mind on what matters, which is my work, which is mostly standing still and learning … Continue reading
Virtue with a View
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009 Virtue with a View On a recent trip to the Traverse City area, my husband, daughter, and I spent some time at the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. After exhausting ourselves on the Dune Climb, … Continue reading
A Guy’s View of Wellness
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2009 A Guy’s View of Wellness Guest post by Mitch Smith In our pursuit of wellness, what is the defining goal that we seek? When I look back at the interesting and varied posts in The … Continue reading
Our Own Little World
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2009 Our Own Little World A few months ago, several of my daughter’s friends stayed overnight. During breakfast the next morning, one friend remarked how surprised she was to learn that the basement floor was … Continue reading