A User’s Manual for the Body

When we have a question about our taxes, we ask our CPA.  If we need to know something about our last will and testament, we can check with our attorney.  And if something goes wrong with our washing machine, we can give the local appliance guy a buzz and have it fixed in a jiffy. […]

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Could We Just Add A Little Common Sense?

Paleo is one of the worst diets, and Jenny Craig is one of the best. Following an eating plan rich in local, seasonal veggies and wild proteins is dangerously low in fiber and calcium, so we’re better off including plenty of enriched bread and bovine bodily fluids, respectively, to make sure we get enough of […]

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An Absolute Must Have- The Slow Cooker

As much as I enjoy a trip to Williams Sonoma to stock up on the latest kitchen toys, one thing I’d never purchased, for no particular reason, is a slow-cooker. My generous husband bought me one for Christmas and I must say I don’t know why I’d never recognized the convenience of it before! I’m […]

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No Corn, Soy or Wheat in These Dog Treats

“No soy, gluten or wheat” stated the package of dog treats in the local pet food shop. Don’t get me wrong; I’m thrilled when I find something to give our Daisy, the nearly fifteen year old Weimaraner, as a two or three times per day treat.  When I write treat, I mean what is essentially […]

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