Tag Archives: Health and Wellness

The Magic Words

The key to an amazing life I have found is to be grateful for all the wonderful things that I have, are given and have earned. I am even grateful for the pain, for the lessons, for the insights through … Continue reading

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The Four Major Food Groups

As we all know, there is a balance to life, and during this time of the year we are keenly aware it can go kablouie, where we lose track of the four major food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corn … Continue reading

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Rasputin at the table

It’s after two Cosmos, or to be more accurate a double served in a thin plastic cup for poolside, that I could start to breathe. This was not a vacation moment. This was the aftermath of a week of hospital … Continue reading

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1,582 Miles

Both Confucius and Buckaroo Banazi said, “ No matter where you go, there you are.” I logged 1,582 miles in two weeks on the road in California: from San Diego, to San Jose, Yountville in Napa, Philo in Anderson Valley, … Continue reading

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Road Trip: A Way to Find Your Way Home

I love road trips. In fact, just filling my tank up with gas makes me feel like anything is possible, even if the only thing that is possible at that moment is getting to work on time. I can choose … Continue reading

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“Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?”

I had not thought of Contrary Mary and her nursery rhyme in years when it popped into my head. The thoughts preceding this archaic nursery rhyme were of spring and new beginnings, which made me think of what seeds I … Continue reading

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What did I just do?

Every once in a while I wonder why I have a splitting headache; For relief I try taking a walk, reading, wine and then whine… to no avail. Finally it occurs to me to put down the hammer I have … Continue reading

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Meet my Little Fat Man

Years ago my friend Michael made a mean martini, incredibly dry; in fact all he would do is open the bottle of vermouth next to the gin glass. That was it. Michael was an athletic, funny, sweet, easy-going guy most … Continue reading

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Baby Tough

“I believe in you so much I could die from the words that you say” -Dashboard Confessional Many people are not familiar with the term Baby Tough. It was born on a Christmas day some 5 or 6 years ago … Continue reading

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Santa, Michael Jackson and the Miracle Martini Shaker

Well there’s a lot of hub-bub this time every year about the fat man and his role in the holiday season. No, I’m not talking about Al Roker, jeez he got the gastric by-pass done. I’m talking about the other … Continue reading

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