A ‘Good Death’ Demands Communication
The year? 2003. Senior year of college. I was visiting Orlando for a conference with a bunch of dear friends, most of …
I’ll see your lipids and raise you a PSA
What follows is a rendition of an actual conversation this morning. Numbers have been fabricated to protect the innocent. Mr. T: “Okay, …
I’m with Julia on this one: More moderation, less “skinny”
“The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” –Julia Child Free stock image. Used …
Cranberry Kick report: Day 1 of detox drinks with my Juice Plus ladies
Cranberry Kick challenge for January: A detox drink of cranberry, lemon, apple cider vinegar and water before each meal for 10 days, …
Why I’m afraid of Ebola
Photo by Ryan McGuire of Gratisography. Used with permission. On an airplane, I’m thatperson. The one who immediately upon boarding pulls out …
Closet shopping as diet motivation?
So many cute college-era skirts hiding in the back of my closet. At what point are clothes considered vintage? “Where did that come …
I support Brittany Maynard and Death with Dignity
Photo by Ryan McGuire, used with permission It’s not uncommon for Mr. T to look over and see tears running down my …
Rated R fridge art as diet motivation
Oh did you think I was going to show you the goods? “You’re going to want to remember this,” she said, wielding …
The picture that horrified me into finally going to the gym
What a pound looks like… a slab of butter. As much needed rain pelted down from slate skies, I contemplated the day, …
A grateful heart: Witnessing a first breath
A two-day old baby sleeping on your chest… One of life’s great pleasures I think. (Especially when you don’t have to change …