Getting started at being an “adventurous” type person isn’t easy when you have lived most of your life staying a little to far on the “safe” side of life. Call me silly if you like, but the idea of getting hurt just doesn’t appeal to me. That is why I really like indoor rock climbing …
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Water Falls, Geocaching, and Venture Crew
If someone was looking for a way to become more adventurous, and to spend more time outdoors. I highly recommend Venture Crew. There is only one catch, Venture Crew is a scouting group for boys and girls ages 14-22. I am a few years older than that, but fortunately for me, my daughter is not. …
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Healthy Re-Dos of Favorite Holiday Foods
It was all the way back in November of 2007 that I wrote a post on healthy holiday eating. In that post I said I would give you some suggestions for making some of your holiday favorites healthier. It has been over a year, so I think now would be a good time! Sweet Potatoes …
Motorcycle Helmets -They’re Not All The Same
With rising gas prices, more and more people are riding motorcycles these days. So I am compelled to get on my soap box again and tell you are story. Unfortunately it is very true. A few weeks ago, there were two different motorcycle accidents in my town. I live in a small town, so two …
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Art and Science Of Disease Prevention -Book Review
If you are interested in health issues, but more than in just a “surface” type of way, I think you would enjoy Art and Science of Disease Prevention: Lite Version It is not your typical health and nutrition book. It is a combination of scientific information presented in an intelligent manner, and the art of …
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Random Thoughts About Steamers and Food
Today while I was blog surfing it seemed like every blog I stopped at had pictures of food. It seemed like today was a good day to go along with the crowd. What you are looking at are two great presents that I got last week while my parents were visiting. My Dad brought fresh …
Sleep
Lately I have been feeling the need for more sleep. I have been getting up at my normal time, but instead of being able to stay awake until midnight, or even 1am, I have been getting tired around 9 or 10pm. I have been going to bed earlier, but I am still feeling sleep deprived, …
Fast Food Burgers Revealed
Have you ever seen anything that just turned your world around? Just yesterday I enjoyed a small order of McDonald’s french fries. Now I don’t think I’ll be able to eat another one again. Please watch the following video before you feed your child another Happy Meal. Now I know you can’t believe everything you …
Cooking Irish
I am pleased as punch today! On this lovely (and sunny) St. Patrick’s Day my favorite author, has agreed to guest post for me! If you enjoy this you will enjoy reading her mysterious blog. So now please enjoy Marilynne’s Cooking Irish. I haven’t a drop of Irish blood in me, but today I decided …
Getting Back to Diet Basics
My weight has been creeping up on me again. A few years ago I managed to lose 30 pounds. I did it a simple way, by eliminating all sugar and refined carbohydrates from my diet, and by eating foods that were as close as possible to their natural state. I ate lots of vegetables, some …