Monthly Archives: August 2016

Healing Journey Six Week Update

Six weeks ago yesterday I made deliberate choices that set me on a new path. Inspired by Anthony William’s book, Medical Medium, I switched to a raw plant based diet for 28 days. I am two weeks beyond the end … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Mr Holmes

I’m a Sherlock Holmes fan, having read the stories and seen most of the film and television adaptations. And I am an admirer of the legendary actor, Ian McKellen, known for his portrayal of Gandalf in the Middle Earth movies. … Continue reading

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Mercy Park

After a fun and full weekend, I felt like taking a stroll today at sunset. This time of year, the air loses its heat as the sun sinks in the west. I longed for beauty and fresh air and reflection.  … Continue reading

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The Celebration Test

Today I enjoyed being with family in Oklahoma, in honor of my great nephew, Kaleb. On his actual birthdate I featured a blog post about this charming five year. On this beautiful Saturday, I had the opportunity to be with … Continue reading

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Rosemary’s Tale

I love rosemary. I am drawn to displays of this fragrant herb at garden centers, where I pause to inhale the fresh, pungent scent. However, I have discovered that rosemary is not the easiest plant to grow.  My younger daughter … Continue reading

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Does This Bring Me Joy?

I had the privilege this afternoon of picking up my granddaughter Aubrey from school, as she nears the end of her first full week of second grade. This precocious child always makes me laugh, and think, in turns, as she … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Kaleb

Today my great-nephew Kaleb turned five years old! I’ll be attending his birthday party Saturday in Oklahoma and celebrating with him. On his actual birthdate, though, I am celebrating Kaleb with words.  This bright and beautiful boy is the younger … Continue reading

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Super Bowls

I realized this evening that all of my meals today were nestled within a bowl. I started my morning with my usual celery juice, consumed from a glass, however from that point forward, bowls held my food.  I tried a … Continue reading

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Healthy Alternative to Ranch Dressing

Ranch dressing is an American “thing”. While I was in Scotland, the waiters would wrinkle up their noses and make sounds of disgust if I asked for this kind of salad dressing. Here we slather it on our salads and … Continue reading

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Paradise Found

The mild temperatures and golden sunshine lured me out into the garden this afternoon. My backyard paradise is shifting into fall, as evidenced by tassels appearing on the grasses and the blooms fading on most of the flowers. However, there … Continue reading

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