I used to be a huge trash TV junkie. Anything that I could zone out on and didn’t have to take too seriously would be something I’d be interested in watching. I’d watch some seriously mindless TV for entertainment, after an episode of which I’d feel like my IQ had dropped several points. Along with the … … Continue reading
No matter your career, and what you are trying to accomplish, one of the things that you need to understand is that you are a brand. According to recent statistics cited by Fast Company, the U.S. worker’s median tenure in his or her current job is 4.4 years. Men are likely, on average, to have 11.4 … … Continue reading
My spouse is a long time gardener from a long line of gardeners. Every January we are inundated with seed, plant and flower catalogs. Around here January and February are the depths of winter – cold, snowy and blowy, so the arrival of the catalogs is a welcome diversion. We have ordered everything from trees to … … Continue reading
Over the last three years, my family has slowly moved away from buying most of our food at the grocery store to buying most of it directly from the farmer through CSAs. The food is fresh and tasty and often more reasonably priced than organic foods at large chain stores such as Whole Foods. The community … … Continue reading
Why? Well it’s quite simple really…I can’t afford it. And no, I don’t think “Bachelorette Party” qualifies as one of those things you “have” to afford. Unfortunately, not everyone agrees with that sentiment, so I’ve been met with some eye rolls and attitude. Meanwhile, one of my other friends, who is halfway through nursing school and up to … … Continue reading
Over the past year or so, I’ve probably watched twenty different documentaries, and many of them were about health, food, weight and nutrition. I also enjoy many TED Talks on similar topics and am an avid reader. Earlier in the year, I watched a few documentaries that really motivated me to change my habits. While I’ve always … … Continue reading