We heard on Monday that Weight Watchers has made a change in their program. Their “Points” system has now been revised and replaced by e “Points Plus” program, which encourages more fruits and vegetables. Weight Watchers has had a point system for several years that has been used by millions of customers. Similar to the…

There’s been a fad for the last three years or so for Acai  (pronounced ahh-sigh-eee), a berry from South America – mostly Brazil – with many weight loss products declaring that Acai can help you eat less, burn fat fast, and lose weight more easily.  Further, many sellers of Acai claim it is a “superfood,”…

You bit your tongue. You suffered Aunt Sue’s lousy cooking. It was really rough when Bob stuffed his face with piles of seconds, thirds, and fourths — how is it possible for a human being to consume so much without imploding? Your spouse was in a really grouchy, confrontational mood. You were so sweet to…

To those of you in the U.S., I wish you a wonderful, bountiful Thanksgiving. There is much to give thanks for, especially for waking up alive again this morning. Much to be thankful to God for the love we have between us: family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. I’m thankful to God that my project, “Mysteries…

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