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So here’s my story: I’m sick again.  A sinus infection in January.  A 2+ week cold in March. And now, starting on April Fool’s Day, a new virus that comes with laryngitis, a cough, and a fever.  I went to the doctor yesterday, and was told that resting my voice was imperative to getting better. …

Tomorrow is my birthday. On Facebook I mentioned that I was beginning to fret over it. A friend asked if this was good fretting. And I thought, What is it, exactly, that has me crying in the bathtub each year around this time? And the answer is that I start comparing, counting, tallying. I told…

April is Autism Awareness Month, and the Beliefent blogosphere is buzzing with conversation about it.  Be sure to visit our dedicated Autism Awareness Month page to read blogger thoughts on everything from the connection between autism and astrology to questions about Jett Travolta to an interview with Jenny McCartney. Click here to see the page,…

Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh said, “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” Which comes first for you today – joy or the smile that projects your joy onto your world?  Click here for more uplifting quotes….

“You probably know that eating right, being physically active, and managing your weight are important ways to prevent and treat diabetes. But did you know that reducing stress can also help keep your blood sugar levels in check? When you’re feeling frazzled, your body produces hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which raise not only…

Last week when I came out as a procrastinator and asked for your help, I got quite a few responses from people who can relate all too well. First my friend Deb tossed this funny gem my way: “Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week. ” And then FL reader Lisa wrote about her…

Last night, The Biggest Loser brought back contestant Nicole, who after being eliminated near the beginning of the season lost an amazing 87 pounds at home and earned a spot back on the ranch. But (spoiler alert if you DVR’d it!) her second chance was short-lived–a 5-pound weight gain put her on the chopping block,…

Awaken to Spring And Spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast rose from the dreams of its wintry rest. –Percy Bysshe Shelley Happy National Poetry Month! Read more inspiring quotes about spring in our new gallery.

Last night, at the aquacise class I take at my local Boys & Girl’s Club, I witnessed the most amazing thing – a grown woman overcoming a lifelong fear of the deep end of the pool.  The class is all done in the deep water, and we wear these water aerobics float-y belts (they must…

Again? It was spinach, then peanuts, and now pistachios. After a batch of trail mix tested postive for salmonella, about a million pounds of the apparent pistachio culprit were recalled from stores. And consumers are now on “pistachio watch.” According to a CBS news article, “Right now, the FDA is advising Americans not to eat pistachios but not…
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