Pssst . . . Ever hear of the little green pill? Well, probably not, since it’s a name I just made up. It’s a suitable moniker, however, for chlorella, a super-charged miracle food that comes in a variety of forms, including my favorite . . . tiny little tablets (aka little green pills) . . . as … »» Read More
If you’ve read my About section, you may have noticed the “past tense” in the writing. It wasn’t always that way. When I first wrote those words, they were in the present tense. Life was good, and the words were easy and breezy . . . just how I felt back then. But as I sometimes say … »» Read More
It’s a dirty little secret: Too much time is wasted sorting socks! Silly talk, you say? I beg to differ. Consider a load of laundry with 14 pairs of black socks (a typical amount for two people for a week). That load translates into 28 socks, and those socks—despite being the same color—are likely to vary in … »» Read More
If you’re still wondering if coconut oil is the big bad wolf or your best friend forever, the time has come to arm yourself—with the facts! Of course, for those who remember when coconut oil was decried as a decadent, saturated fat that clogged arteries and triggered heart attacks, hesitation at embracing this tropical oil is, well, … »» Read More
Stress is no friend of a pretty face—or any other body part for that matter—but bidding it farewell may be easier said than done. At least until now . . . drumroll . . . The latest weapon in the anti-aging arsenal is a childhood favorite with a sophisticated twist, a stress-reliever extraordinaire . . . Adult … »» Read More
There are certain (dietary!) truths that Americans hold to be self-evident . . . bedrock beliefs that have been part of the nutritional landscape for as long as most can remember . . . truths that have been publicized far and wide over much of the last century . . . truths that have been endorsed by … »» Read More
If you’ve read our story “Pass (On!) the Wheat!” you might be tempted to pass on a wheat-based dish or two . . . or pretty much all of them! (Then again, if you’ve got celiac disease or a marked sensitivity to gluten, you might not have a choice!) But passing on the wheat—and other gluten-containing grains—is … »» Read More
Everybody’s doing it . . . saying “No!” to bread, pasta, pastries . . . and other wheat-based items. For many, it’s a matter of intestinal necessity (that pesky “gluten intolerance” we keep hearing about), while others see it as a weight-loss tool (a sure-fire way to reduce belly—and other unwanted—fat). But what if you’re neither gluten-intolerant … »» Read More
Ever since I watched Mary McDonald of Bravo TV’s Million Dollar Decorators fame paint a drab wooden floor a colorful, chevron pattern, I’ve been hooked. There’s something so unexpected, bold and fresh about a painted wooden floor that dazzles. It defies convention, strutting its stuff like a peacock proudly displaying its patterns and colors, daring anyone—or any … »» Read More
Some of my best reads and favorite authors can be found on Amazon.com . . . completely free of charge! If you think I’m talking about the free reads offered to Amazon Prime members, think again. I’m talking about the Customer Reviews sections of products offered for sale. They’re a virtual treasure trove of information—written by real … »» Read More
