Yesterday, I woke up.  Yes, presumably a good way to begin the day!  BUT, I was immediately met with the DRILLING! “They” were breaking up and tarring the streets.   The noise level, I am willing to bet, was close to 85 dB (sound pressure level) that can cause NIHL (noise-induced hearing loss).  Seriously! Even with…

Good Day Tushkateers!!!  It is officially summer.  Not so much because the summer solstice has come and gone; not so much because Memorial Day and July 4 have come and gone, but because this morning I woke up and declared it to be SUMMER and in so doing decided to pretend that I am in…

I know from first hand experience that depression can move someone toward food.  And I know – again from first hand experience – that ‘eating for depression’ is counter-productive and counter-intuitive. Gaining weight only serves to intensity the depression and add to feelings of worthlessness. So, I put together a list of relatively simple things…

This week’s Get Jiggy Weight Loss JigSaw Puzzle, entitled PIG CROSSING, was inspired by all time grilling going on, up and down the block today. Remember … clicking through your weekly JigSaw Weight Loss puzzle burns calories and keeps both your hands and mind occupied.   A true weight loss tool!  Click on … Spread…

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