I tended not to look at it as a “giving up” but a “honing in.”
Author Archives: Mary
Gummy Bear Heaven
I am a creature of habit and sometimes I go on a gummy bear kick. I think I like to eat them because they are fat-free and tasty to boot. The only problem is they are pretty much all sugar and have no vitamins or minerals even though you may think they do since manyContinue reading “Gummy Bear Heaven”
Fear Factor
A while back when the first “Fear Factor” show came out I could only watch one or two episodes. I think I watched episodes where the contestants were challenged to eat a can of worms and and one where leeches were placed on a man’s face. Yuck! The show must be popular because it isContinue reading “Fear Factor”
Lent and the Color Purple
The Christian season of Lent is one of my favorite liturgical seasons in the church. Lent is 40 days (not including Sundays) from Ash Wednesday until Easter. It is a period observed by Christians as preparation for Easter, involving fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. For many it is a time to give something up whether itContinue reading “Lent and the Color Purple”
Magic Pill
After visiting the doctor for nerve pain, I was prescribed a medication that would deaden pain and numbness. The prescription was ready when I went through the pharmacy drive-thru on my way home from the doctor appointment. I thought I would do some quick research on the medicine before I began taking it. Common sideContinue reading “Magic Pill”
Snow Day
I took some photos on a snowy day and wanted to add text to one of them. I like to write poetry but did not have time so I searched for some quotes. Most people, myself included, would probably use an image with flowers that are just blossoming with this particular quote , but theContinue reading “Snow Day”
What Drives Me Insane
I am driven crazy by cords! I always keep them because I never now if I will need them again or not. First a couple of tips from Marie Kondo. Take ALL of your clothing out and put it in one place to sort. Whoa! I have done a version of this but I thinkContinue reading “What Drives Me Insane”
The Refuse of Life
Today I spent at least five hours sorting through paperwork that has accumulated over the years. It started with cleaning the kids’ room where boxes upon boxes of left behind school papers, soccer jerseys, old cell phones, books, etc., etc had accumulated. You get the picture. My husband and I consolidated items into small toContinue reading “The Refuse of Life”
New Year, New You
Shutterstock.com News Flash! Visit to doctor indicates that I need to lose 10 pound!!! I visited my primary doctor last week with my “laundry list” of things I wanted to talk about health-wise and I won’t go into the gritty details but he mentioned that I could benefit from losing 10 pounds. It’s beenContinue reading “New Year, New You”
New Year’s Sloughing
This year, I took an early morning bath when it was still dark outside. Every year, at the end of the year or in the new year I have a tradition of taking a bath to “slough” the old skin– dead skin cells– and wash them away. Granted, I can take a bath at anyContinue reading “New Year’s Sloughing”