My apologies to you for not posting in my blog last week; I had every intention to. Last week I was on vacation with my husband. Initially, I had considered taking the week off from writing. But since my blog is so new, I was resolved not to miss a week. Quality time with my…
Before you head outdoors for some fun in the sun, take this quiz to test your knowledge of sun safety. What causes sunburn? How long can I stay in the sun? True or False: Sunlight causes skin cancer. How does sunscreen work? How do I choose which sunscreen is best for me (and my family)?…
Last week’s blog was, in great part, about the impending flooding of the Brazos River at my house. The river overran its banks Wednesday of last week, and then again last Friday morning. It reached its crest Saturday, about midday. Although the crest level was not as high as predicted, it was high enough to…
My week started out pretty blissful, especially after last week. Once again, thanks to all the rain, my outside work was kept to a minimum. Saturday, I ran some errands, and I got to spend some quality time with my adult daughter. Sunday my husband and I worked on some projects around the house. On…
First confession, this is my first blog, ever. I have given considerable thought to whether or not I wanted to take on the responsibility of maintaining a weekly blog. I take my relationships with people seriously. When I commit to something, I am going to see it through, so my decision to be here for…
Over the last few decades, yoga has been gaining in popularity. Yoga studios are popping up in almost every town. Once thought of as for the rich and already fit, yoga is becoming the go-to exercise for busy people who want a break from everyday life. The purpose of modern yoga is to bring about…
Easy Italian Dressing Prep Time: 10 minutes Yields: 10 servings 1 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of ½ lemon ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2-3 cloves of garlic pressed or finely chopped ¼ tsp salt Pinch of rosemary Pinch of basil Pinch of oregano Pinch of thyme (Or any of your favorite Italian seasonings)…
Olive oil has been around since before biblical times and is still a major part of the diet in many countries. Most notably, Greece has the highest consumption per capita, at approximately 24 liters per person. A household of 5 people may use 25 gallons per year. Spain consumes roughly 15 liters per person a…
Most people, at some time in their life, will experience the pain of a headache. Often, it is just an annoyance, an inconvenience. Many will take an over the counter pain reliever, but some will not even do that. Headaches commonly occur from stress or tension, lack of sleep, or some sort of head trauma.…
Do you wake up in the middle of the night starving? Does your hunger keep you from going back to sleep? Do you get up to get a little snack and end up raiding the refrigerator and the pantry? Do you keep snacks in your night stand next to the bed? Do you work 2nd…