In the name of science, all is NOT holy. We are not told the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Profits are at stake. The facts are sugar-coated with words like: occasional use, moderation, second or third on the label, in attempt to make sugar sound ... MORE...
I learned a lot in Merida, the city where our 100 year old little casita sits. It's in Yucatan, one of the 31 states of Mexico. We arrived Christmas Day and stayed in a hotel for 2 nights until the house was ready. My husband called me from a local OXXO, the ... MORE...
I was thinking the other day about what information may be interesting or simply helpful. So, I thought "what do I do every day for minimally an hour a day?"Â I look at health sites, mostly the current information on "what's not working."Â I have a morbid curiousity about such ... MORE...
Some would say that reading "Nourishing Traditions" or Weston Prices' Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, is like learning a new language. I would have to agree. Fermenting, enzyme-rich lacto-fermented, kombucha, animal fats, and cod liver oil: these terms are from another age and are often new to us when ... MORE...
My hat is off to all the Mothers and Fathers today! MacKenzie has been with me for 5 days, 3 to go. She's my first cousins' kid and 15 years old. A real gem of a person and a natural Californian. My only concern is that I may go off ... MORE...
 Merida Train Station -French Influenced Architecture I'm back after three weeks in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Most people have heard of Cancun, but I'm finding my friends are clueless as to the names and capitals of the states ... MORE...
I have a passion.  It's biased yet with merit. I am unabashedly a proponent of the use alternative medicines & prevention. And, I know I'm among friends here who feel the same...how refreshing! What people often don't realize is that California has a strong AMA. ND's, naturopathic doctors, are not allowed to practice ... MORE...
Since 1929, Flavor Aid drink mixes have been known for their great flavors, fun and value. Marketing slogan. My huge apologies for being part of a country where our industries send over something like Sipahh Straws conprised of: ... MORE...
Some afternoons are made for a movie. It was that time for me. I won't tell you how many times I've put in "The Girl in the Cafe" while making the bed or ironing or cleaning and listened to it: my husband would say "too many." :-) But, it's one ... MORE...
A new report assigns a salary to a stay-at-home mother, based on the jobs she does in a normal week. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/RaiseKids/ThePriceOfAMom.aspx?GT1=10019dap("&PG=INVID1&AP=1089",300,250) By MSN Money staff >>>>What's a mom worth? According to one new report, $138,095 a year. That's the figure in a report by Salary.com, which calculates the wages that would have ... MORE...
