Category Archives: Health

Is Mike Jeffries A 21st Century Sneetch?

“Why you gotta be so mean?” — as Taylor Swift would put it. Here I’m referring to Abercrombie & Fitch’s CEO, Mike Jeffries, and wonder how the man can sleep at night. It’s not like he’s on some edgy health … Continue reading

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“No More Hurting People.” How To Bless Boston

In honor of the child victims of the terrorist attack in Boston on April 15th — and I can only think of how invaluable our support is in helping the entire community recover and come back stronger — this post … Continue reading

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Rocking Out Women’s History Month

Who says you aren’t good enough? They have no idea! 2012 Australian Paralympic Team Champion, Kelly Cartwright climbed Mt Kilimanjaro with her prosthetic leg in 2009. Who says you’re too young? But they cannot take your courage! On Oct. 9, … Continue reading

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Bless Me, Ultima Opens Nationwide Today, 2/22!

I read the (once banned) book, written by Rudolfo Anaya, when I was about 19 years old and dreamt of what it would be like to see it on the big screen. I think I remained in the ‘Ultima zone … Continue reading

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My Kind of Heart Attack

If I can help make anyone smarter, healthier, safer, and laugh at the same time, I’m all in! February is American Hearth Month. Be good to your heart and never stop celebrating the joys of Valentine’s Day! My Valentine surprised … Continue reading

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Saturday Mail And Best Valentine’s Day Movies

No Mail on Saturdays? A 150 year tradition is now scheduled to end. After losing $16 billion in 2012, and as part of a deficit reduction package approved by President Obama, the postmaster general announced that Saturday first class mail … Continue reading

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Masters of the 20th Century aka The Rat Pack

First of all, feel free to skip to the spectacular hour and a half video below. Grab a tea or a latte…some snacks and just kick it! If you’re a baby boomer, you may find yourself choking up with happy … Continue reading

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Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

Happy Dia de los Magos Reyes (Day of the Magi)!  I personally feel like I’ve been showered with Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. I’ve been , astonished, spoiled, surprised, loved, and leveled in the most enchanting ways through a series of … Continue reading

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Stronger Than You Seem

…there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. but the most important thing is, even if we’re apart. I’ll always be with you. [sic] – Pooh … Continue reading

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Summer-licious “Hunger” Treats

Fruity treats? I’m in! This girl has Gone Bananas! …one bite at a time, chillin’ in her freezer, all summer long. For someone who doesn’t eat much ice cream, Trader Joe’s got it right for me (especially at $1.99 a … Continue reading

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