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 This post is a little different from the things I’ve posted before. This  is all about my puppy Roxie. I talk often about the trouble she gets into, things she eats, tears up, and just general  puppy trouble making. Roxie is a miniature dachshund and 10 lbs of pure mischievousness. Here is life from the point of Roxie: Eat…

What does Mother’s Day  mean to you? To me, it’s a day of honor, respect, and love. It’s a chance to spend quality time with family, and appreciate the sacrifices mother’s make! A few of my favorite Mother’s Day Quotes: A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people,…

A few years ago I came across a  motivational speech that changed the way I looked at the world.  The words of Baz Luhrmann’s  “Everybody’s Free”, was originally for a high school graduation. The lyrics are about life lessons and enjoying the journey. I wasn’t graduating, but I soaked up the words and felt blessed to have heard such a wonderful…

Let’s talk about faith . Faith in God, faith in yourself, faith in the future. Many people I know are going through hard times right now. Keeping the faith during good times and bad times can change your life for the better. Below are some of my favorite “keeping the faith” quotes. “Faith is taking the first step…

It seems like everyone has Royal Wedding fever these days! I was a bit perplexed when I saw previews for the “Royal Wedding Movie” . It hadn’t occurred to me that this was a big deal. Then I went to the Official Wedding Homepage and was captivated by the magic of it all, the procession, the choir, and Buckingham…

Growing up in the south, Easter desserts were lavish, creative, and sugar filled. This recipe is among the many recipes from my mom I use in my own home. Gluten Free Strawberry Torte: Ingredients 11 ounces cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 pint heavy whipping cream 2 (12 ounce) packages…

Spring has always been my favorite season and  Easter my favorite holiday. Something about the green trees and sunny weather makes me optimistic and joyful. Growing up my family had many Easter traditions,  each of them unique. We would wake up around 6am and go to church for an outdoor  sunrise service, followed by a Easter Breakfast in…

  What if we all  had more compassion toward ourselves and the people we encounter daily?  Would we be happier, less stressed, more zen, or even more productive? The Dalai Lama thinks so.   No matter where you are in life, where you live, what language you speak, compassion can be cultivated. To follow the lifestyle  of compassionate…

The mind-body connection is nothing new in Eastern medicine.  Acupuncture, acupressure, meditation, and herbs are slowly making their way into the American lifestyle. I am thankful for the practice of using Western and Eastern medicine to achieve excellent health and balance. Today I had my second acupuncture appointment, and I was excited for the changes it would…

We all hear about the important of drinking water, but did you know drinking water can help prevent common diseases? I know I get a headache and my skin dries out  if I don’t drink enough water.   Dr. Eliaz discusses Water and it’s important disease fighting role in the below video. Water and your health “In…
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