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I try not to think about it too much. Let’s face it–it’s a depressing thought. But we can’t ignore the cold, hard reality forever. A lot of us (myself included) look at the ‘Occupy Wallstreet’...
Remember that 80′s movie with Tom Hanks and Shelley Long–’The Money Pit?’ It used to be one of my all-time favorites. I don’t remember laughing so hard watching any other movie. That is–until I...
Whether you were cooking out, entertaining family, or celebrating the beginning of summer in your friend’s backyard, I hope you took a moment to remember the real reason for memorial day. The...
No, I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth or given up on my blog. I was simply taking a much needed and well deserved break from technology and reality. The last several weeks have been...
I’d be lying if I told you that this post came easy for me. In fact, I’ve wrestled with myself over it for several days now, ultimately putting it off because of the pain it causes me. For...
I remember when my brother used to get mad and throw the controller when the game took an unexpected turn and he lost a life. I also remember when he’d throw his hat during a baseball game or kick...
Ah, the dreaded Monday morning commute. I remember it well. It’s no secret that I should NOT be on the road with a bunch of talking & texting ignoramuses. Is there ANYONE out there who can still be...
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If planning our health was as simple as planning our next vacation, we’d all be as fit & trim as Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley. The problem is–most of us don’t ‘plan’ our health at all. We eat...
If you’re one of the millions who’s New Year’s resolution didn’t work out so well, I have some good news for you. Whatever your goals are–business or personal–today would be a great day to...
Need an easy, delicious way to keep your blood sugar in check? Just add cinnamon! A quarter to a half a teaspoon daily can not only reduce your blood sugar level, it’s been known to stop diabetes...
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One of our goals in the last couple of years, has been to cut expenses & actually try and save some money. The following are some of the ways we’ve found that we can do just that: Purchasing meats...
Losing someone is never easy. Even if they lived a long, full life and were ready to be called home. It’s particularly tragic to lose someone who hasn’t even yet had a chance to reach her prime....
This is a normal topic of conversation at our dinner table. My boys (Aaron, 9, especially) like to throw random questions at us to keep us on our toes. Last night wasn’t any different. Aaron: Is...
A good friend of mine recently lost her job. Of course, she went through the typical range of emotions: anger, grief/sadness, depression, etc. I compare experiencing all of those emotions after a...
Do you say things like ‘eat your vegetables’ to your kids, but then don’t eat any yourself? If you’re one of those parents who just can’t understand why your kids don’t want any parts of going...
Monday has often been considered, by many, to be the most stressful day of the week. However, research suggests that another day actually wins that title. Tuesday. What do we really do on Monday,...
Tired of the gym? Sick of the same old workout DVDs? Well, if there’s an old gold mine near you, I suggest you pay it a visit. This past weekend, we visited Reed’s Gold Mine in NC (no, we didn’t...
Warning: What you’re about to read is a true story. It’s not violent or inappropriate for children, but it is a tear-jerker. Once you cross the line, there is no going back. Ok, I haven’t dropped...
It’s fabulous Friday! What fun fitness activities will you be crossing off your bucket list this weekend? I’ll be starting tonight–with about a half dozen laps around the perimeter of the baseball...
Your stomach is the size of your fist–no, really. Well, at least it should be. Yes, it will stretch, and if you’re like millions of other Americans–it probably has. The fact of the matter is that...
The Lord works in mysterious ways. Even if you’re not a religious person, the same holds true for you. Call it what you will, the universe, the alignment of the planets, mother nature, etc. I...
Who said workouts had to be all sweat & no fun? With Valentine’s day right around the corner, I feel compelled to share one of my recent ‘workout’ experiences. The other night, Bill started...
Thinking about today’s ridiculously fast-paced life, it’s a wonder anyone has time to shower long enough to actually get clean, let alone stop and ponder the meaning of life. Whoa–now that’s deep....
DJ (my second grader) had to read ‘A Weed is a Flower’ (story on George Washington Carver’s life) last week. As usual, he tried to get by with flipping to the pages with the answers to the...
No, I didn’t drop off the face of the earth. I was just taking a little hiatus after finishing out the month with 31 posts thanks the the ultimate blog challenge. Not to mention the fact that...
Whenever my boys are learning a new concept, it’s always interesting to see what they come up with or how they interpret an idea. Take acrostics, for example–you know, where the 1st letter of each...
Let’s face it–nothing would motivate you more than the house being on fire, an ax wielding maniac, or in my case, 3 kids all shouting at the top of their lungs at 7:00 in the morning. There are...
There’s nothing like taking a walk through the swamp in January to clear your head. Except for the occasional woodpecker trying to find lunch & the rustling of the leaves from squirrels, it was...
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