Monthly Archives: December 2020

This is one year where the phrase “Out with the old, in with the new,” is one we couldn’t wait to say considering all that 2020 brought. So, with that we say “Let the old year end and the New Year bring new happiness, new goals, new achievements, health, love, success, and peace.” And, we […]

I’m relatively sure you will hear that a lot in the next few days and weeks….(it’s from the Who’s “Tommy” for those who need the reference). I smiled when I listened to it after someone else had posted the link yesterday. It, along with catching the tail end of a Rick Steves PBS special started […]

or someone that loves to cook soups, stews, chili and other one pot meals and knows the nutritional and time-saving merits of slow-cooking, it is still a mystery to me why my Rival Crock-Pot sat unused (in my basement) for over four years. When I finally used it a few weeks ago, all the good […]

Wishing that Santa’s bag will bring an abundance of good health, happiness, peace, and success to you and your loved ones. While this Christmas is like no other, we can relive the memories of Christmas Past, cherish all that we are fortunate to have in Christmas Present, and look forward to a Christmas Future that […]

Snow clearing, roof raking, a much looked forward to dinner canceled. Winter has flexed its muscles with a show of force today. Covid rising, no escape to the sun for a few days, no time running on the beach, no hugs with kids, no watching the grandkids revel in the arrival of Santa, no Happy […]

  Today millions of the vaccine that will destroy the presence of the Covid-19 virus that has been terrorizing the world is making its way across the country. Today many have started receiving a SHOT IN THE ARM. This is the beginning of the end. The light at the end of the tunnel has now […]

People who have had bariatric surgery live three years longer, on average, than those given conventional treatment for their obesity, a University of Gothenburg study has reported. Despite the beneficial effects of bariatric surgery – the reduced risk of worsening health and premature death – still only a minority of the patients eligible for surgery […]

  Don’t be embarrassed! Don’t be ashamed! Dr. Neil is not judgmental. Dr. Neil Floch is an internationally known and respected bariatric surgeon. So many factors contribute to excess weight loss and the resulting loss of good health and of a lifestyle you had and/or long to have. Dr. Floch can help you achieve long-term […]

The title refers to the result of 1/68th converted to a decimal. Why 1/68? Because that’s how I feel at the moment. It represents the fact that I feel like, due to Covid, I’ve “lost” 1 year out of my current 68. While that may not seem like a lot, and in fact, if you […]