Never Waste a Good Sick Day Being Sick

Never Waste a Good Sick Day Being Sick

Fall is here. It’s beautiful in New England–the trees are starting to look like they grew out of a Norman Rockwell painting.  We used to watch this guy on Public Television back in the days when there were only three channels.  He’d paint...
The Secret to Health: Oregano Brownies

The Secret to Health: Oregano Brownies

My friend lost over ninety pounds. I’m proud. Actually, I have several friends who’ve had amazing health and fitness victories.  I bow before them. One friend reported how much her world changed along with her health. I remember people would...

Buy Donuts: Kids Hate Flaxseed Muffins

As it happens, I was too lazy to make flaxseed muffins. Our advisory has breakfast on Fridays. We take turns bringing in “food,” a.k.a donuts. I make jokes that there’s no police academy nearby, eat healthy food. I promise vats of scotch-oats or...

Not Dead Yet

I love Monty Python line “Not dead yet,” That’s my favorite line. I feel that way when summer comes and it’s time to make my doctors appointments. I always forget who I’ve seen, when, and who is due to come up in the batting order. This...