Sugar… a little bit is nice, but I think we can all agree that it’s really easy to overdo it. Sometimes the sugar is obvious (candy, sodas), but it really has crept into just about every type of food – even ones that make me wonder why someone thought they needed any sugar at all. […]
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Give Yourself a Raise by Gordon Bennett
My New Year’s resolution this year was to work less and earn more so that I would have more time to enjoy life. It is a process, but am moving in the right direction step by step. As soon as I saw the cover of this book, I knew it was for me! Gordon Bennet […]
The Stockholm Octavo by Karen Engelmann
Last fall when I read The Stockholm Octavo, I knew it was headed for good things. The hardcover did well and Karen Engelmann’s book is now being released in paperback. There is intrigue, mysticism, history and scandal. It’s a beautiful combination that has appeal for fans of a variety of genres. Karen Engelmann has practical knowledge […]
Sea Creatures by Susanna Daniel
Susanna Daniel’s writing drew me right in. She’s very descriptive and gets right to the heart of things. Her name didn’t look familiar to me, but as I read I had a nagging feeling that I had read something similar. Sure enough, several years ago I read her previous novel, Stiltsville, which is set in […]
Touch the Spirit: Connecting to the Inner World of Dementia
Dementia is a scary word. This condition can take on many forms and can be very difficult for the person who has it and those who love and care for them. Earlier this year, I sat with my mother as her doctor told her she had dementia and Alzheimer’s. The diagnosis was long overdue and […]
Kale: The Complete Guide to the World’s Most Powerful Superfood
Like most of you, I grew up thinking that Kale was an inedible garnish that was there to make a plate look pretty at restaurants. We know better now! Kale is actually a superfood that is packed full of beta-carotine, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, manganese, fiber and other goodies. It’s easy to work this nutritional […]