It is not often I have a completely unscheduled day that is completely open to opportunity but I was blessed to have such a one today. And how appropriate for it to occur on Winter Solstice. Here is how I chose to spend it. I took my time waking up between 7:00-7:30. Along with completingContinue reading “How I Spent My Perfect Winter Solstice”
Category Archives: health
On Camp
This is an accolade to camp. As a child I attended summer camps for one or two weeks or a few days at a time over the summer, sometimes a few different camps during a summer break. Never for the entire summer as some kids especially in the east do. It was mostly a lovelyContinue reading “On Camp”
How to Have a Massage for the Uninitiated
First timers discrete guide to spa life! 🧖♀️
On Balance
Discussing balance and what it means for us in today’s society and life
A Thoughtful Discourse on Abortion
Abortion is not or should not be a political issue. It has become so as the result of some positive evolutions, including the freedoms of women and the technological and medical ability to keep even very premature babies alive outside of the mother. Unwanted pregnancy has always existed. In former times it was dealt withContinue reading “A Thoughtful Discourse on Abortion”
Our Kids
Today I was thinking on the issue of so many kids having issues in school, with ADHD, autism, sensory issues, allergies, and every condition in between. In essence, having a student with issues in the school system has basically become the norm. At first I hypothesized in my conspiratorially minded way that the parents, andContinue reading “Our Kids”
My Secrets
People always ask how I can look so good after having 5 kids. Mostly I owe this to good genes. My Mom gave me beautiful skin. From my Dad I inherited a zest for life and positive, adventurous outlook, longevity genes and sun hardy skin. But aside from that here are my daily tips. AContinue reading “My Secrets”
Every Mom’s Nightmare
My good friend is suffering. I have been on this journey with her, especially since we live next door and have similar age kids in the same school. It has been heartbreaking to see her go from vibrant yoga studio owner to very very sick. Please help if you are inclined, whether by donating orContinue reading “Every Mom’s Nightmare”
Thoughts on the Tuskegee and Holocaust Experiments, Experimental Vaccines and the First Amendment
Do you recall the Tuskegee Syphillis Experiment/“Study”? It was a project that spanned 1932-72 wherein a group of poor black men with syphillis were observed and told they were being treated for “bad blood”. No informed consent was obtained and they were not provided with the treatment of the day which toward the end ofContinue reading “Thoughts on the Tuskegee and Holocaust Experiments, Experimental Vaccines and the First Amendment”
Vaccine Truth
Our family has avoided vaccines for some time. I began to educate myself when my oldest boys were little. Of my five, only my three oldest have had any. We live in Florida where the kids have religious exemptions from vaccination for their attendance in public school. I am grateful to COVID for bringing concernsContinue reading “Vaccine Truth”
Notes From Real Life 