I have the heart of a lion and a lifetime ban from the San Diego Zoo. You heard the rumor going around about butter? Never mind. I shouldn’t spread it. Q: Why did Star Wars episodes 4, 5, and 6 come before episodes 1, 2 and 3? A: Because in charge of scheduling, Yoda was.… Read More
What’s your name?
Not the name listed on your birth certificate. I mean: What are the names you give yourself? …when you mess up, when you’re rejected, when you lose your cool, when you look in the mirror or step on the scale, when you’re lonely, when you’re bored… What are the names you’ve been given by… Read More
Live Life Laughing
My wrinkles are all from laughter except for those between my eyebrows. They’re my “You’ve got to be kidding!” lines, and those things are deep. My brain says “crunches,” but my stomach auto-corrects to “cupcakes.” Cupcakes are muffins that believed in miracles. Today’s Quote: “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart.… Read More
Sluggish from Sitting?
Are you sluggish from sitting? Writers, how many hours a day do you sit in front of a computer? Me, too. That’s why a book review of The First 20 Minutes on NPR’s Fresh Air caught my attention. New York Times Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds shared some simple ways to combat the sedentary… Read More
You are what you eat?
Did you know your eating habits affect you thinking abilities? Can a typical Western diet high in saturated fats and sugars affect the parts of the brain that are important to memory and make people more likely to crave the unhealthful food? Psychologist Terry Davidson, director of the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience at American University in Washington,… Read More
Live Life Laughing
My hobbies include eating and complaining that I’m getting fat. I was driving with my dad the other day, and he asked me to get the map out of the glove box. Easy there, Indiana Jones, I’ll just Google it. Cupcakes are muffins that believe in miracles. ~Best Funny Quotes Ever from thefunnybeaver.com Today’s Saying: Don’t… Read More
Lower Stress Today
Feeling stressed? Pick a few of these to do today—or start with just one. May I suggest: “Let go of the thoughts that aren’t serving you” or a quiet snuggle with your pet. Renew your mind. Choose your thoughts.
