My husband and I have finally started walking after dinner again. We used to do this years ago, but time has just been passing us by. We’ve been going to a weight management class that has been teaching us how to eat properly to lose weight as well. We learned that some diets may work, [...]
Time sure is flying! The 4th of July is only a week and a half away! There will soon be fireworks and barbecues everywhere! What better way to celebrate our nation’s declaration of independence! Growing up an Army brat, I remember the gorgeous displays of fireworks Fort Leonard Wood would put on. Now living in [...]
I had to do the dreaded task of grocery shopping today. It’s dreaded for me because I get to see all of the things I would like to eat, but can’t. Isn’t it simply amazing how everything that tastes good is bad or fattening? Just one of the many tribulations of life I suppose. It [...]
Yes, there are kids running about throughout the week days in my neighborhood as that’s a sure sign that school is out for summer! We used to take road trips to visit family during my summer vacation as many families do. We lived in Missouri, and we’d “get out of dodge” in “old Betsy” as [...]
Living in the city has it’s benefits. I grew up in the country in Missouri where the nearest store was nearly a 15 minute drive. I was having a SERIOUS chocolate craving today, so I drove about a minute down the road to pick some up. Even though I have been watching my weight, there [...]
I just ran into an old friend of mine. She is single, and is one of those friends that you normally only hear from when she doesn’t have a boyfriend around to keep her company. There was one time that she actually did call us kind of spurt of the moment and said that she [...]