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Books That Make a Difference
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2010 Books That Make a Difference In the winter, one of my favorite things to do is relax by the fire with a really good, perspective-altering book: A book that’s not only a page-turner but also reminds … Continue reading
The Gift of Giving
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009 The Gift of Giving I recently read “The Giving Cure” by Cami Walker in the November 2009 issue of Body & Soul magazine. The article is adapted from her newly released book, 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can … Continue reading
How to Clear the Clutter and Keep it Away
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009 How to Clear the Clutter and Keep it Away Although I’m fairly organized, I tend to hold onto things, especially for my job: “Just in case.” Now that I’ve worked at one place for … Continue reading
Clear the Clutter to Clear Your Mind
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009 Clear the Clutter to Clear Your Mind For stress management, de-cluttering and organizing is one of the most effective techniques. In fact, it’s often suggested by coaches and counselors as one of the first … Continue reading
My End of the Conversation
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2009 My End of the Conversation I’ve never been much of a conversationalist. I tend to self-edit what I want to say, so by the time I’m ready to say it, the conversation has moved … Continue reading
The best gifts: Comfort and convenience
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2008 The best gifts: Comfort and convenience It’s said that you can’t buy happiness. On rare occasions, I beg to differ. Once in a while, I come across a product that makes my life so … Continue reading
A Healthy Relationship with Food
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2008 A Healthy Relationship with Food Sometimes when chatting about food and eating, the person I’m talking with looks at me askance and says, “Well, youdon’t need to worry about what you eat.” I don’t. But I don’t … Continue reading
Food Attitude
Food Attitude I love food. I mean, I really love food. I whole-heartedly agree with Ellyn Satter, social worker and registered dietitian, who says, “Eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures” (www.ellynsatter.com). Eating something delicious is like a whole-body sensory experience … Continue reading