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Category: Health & Happiness

There’s Nothing Blue about Midlife

There’s Nothing Blue about Midlife

[ 0 ] June 19, 2013

My mom and I had a fantastic time in Chicago last week as you can see by our “blues” photo in Grant Park. I snapped photos and videos of her dancing with men and being free spirited like she were 20. And that’s the point. Being free spirited and youthful is a state of mind [...]

We can age better if we stay abreast of the scientific advancement and mind our Ps & Qs (Pilates and Quinoa)

Age Like it’s 2029, Not 1999

[ 0 ] June 13, 2013

Truth is: When it comes to making choices, you and I are too old to plead naiveté; we do know now what we didn’t know then. So how-come the answers aren’t always obvious. Or are they? Groundbreaking advances in genetic medicine and optimal aging science now allow us to get a heads up before trouble hits [...]

We Can Rebuild Her; We Can Make Her Better

We Can Rebuild Her; We Can Make Her Better

[ 0 ] May 25, 2013

This is the true story of Tina Sprinkle’s two-year journey back to wellness after having her hip replaced twice on the same hip because of a physician oversight. She is close to a bionic woman but better. She’s pure tenacity, spirit, inspiration, without bionics, and here is her recovery story. I had my first hip [...]

Clamming up isn't the way to rekindle an estranged relationship. Photo Credit: Natalie Dee, www.facebook.com/nataliedeedotcom

Estranged Relationships: Talk Before You Walk

[ 0 ] May 21, 2013

Estranged relationships gnaw on you quietly and constantly subconsciously. If you’re currently not on speaking terms with a friend or relative, should you heal it or say to hell with it? Dr. Linda Moore says if it’s a blood relation or friend of 20 or 30 years, it’s well worth giving it one more try. [...]

Container Plants that Cost Pennies

Container Plants that Cost Pennies

[ 4 ] May 15, 2013

If you haven’t already rushed out and dropped a wad at a big box store buying annuals, herbs, and container plants, stop! I can save you cash buying grass that you won’t have to bust your a#$ planting. Really. Why should I care about your cash, grass or a#$? Because you can’t start over or [...]

I’ve Got to Change My Wino Ways, Baby

I’ve Got to Change My Wino Ways, Baby

[ 3 ] May 13, 2013

Red wine is my downfall. I enjoy it with dinner almost every night. The problem is one glass can turn into two. And at parties three glasses can turn into four.* I share my wino ways with you because I know I’m not the only wino in Mayberry. Lots of women my age and older [...]

Tears for Fears

Tears for Fears

[ 2 ] May 9, 2013

On average, women cry 47 times a year, men cry 7 times a year.* I cried 47 buckets of tears Wednesday because a project I pitched didn’t get approved. I was counting on this income to pay for gas and groceries the second half of this year. Instead I’ll have to dry my eyes, put [...]

No Ifs, Ands or Butts

No Ifs, Ands or Butts

[ 0 ] May 6, 2013

Guest Post by Selen Razon Hoosier women lay down your cigarettes and lift some weights. The excuses many people — Hoosier women in particular — use to avoid exercise are seemingly endless: Children take all my free time, work leaves me exhausted, it’s not any fun anyway and I’d prefer to sit and watch television. [...]

The Karma of Caring for Plants & Birds

The Karma of Caring for Plants & Birds

[ 0 ] May 3, 2013

Do you remember the movie Sandra Bullock starred in called 28 Days where she played an alcoholic? Realizing whatever she continued to reap she would sow, she checked herself into rehab to learn how to live fully and responsibly instead of partially and recklessly. After leaving rehab she, and her fellow AA-ers, were advised not [...]

40 Best Tunes to Get Your Groove Back

40 Best Tunes to Get Your Groove Back

[ 0 ] May 1, 2013

The power of music is fierce. Music can make your scream, cry, melt and the blood rush through your veins. So I’ve searched high and low and compiled a IPODEssentialTuneList of the most powerful, healing songs of all generations. If you’re in a funk, such as the six below, tune up your life with my playlist. [...]