A Dose of Brave
We used to know. We’ve been told that anxiety and stress and emotional strain, depression and pain or discomfort of any kind is something to be avoided at all costs. …
Because He is Good…
Though he slay me, God is still good. A friend brought up the question, “Why does God slay us?” My friend asked because of the book of Job (pronounced with …
Cool & Slimming Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie
I confess, I’ve been indulging in this alot since the weather has finally turned warm and stayed there. It’s become my favorite lunch lately, but I’ve also made smaller amounts …
Luminosity Herbal Facial Scrubs
Itch, itch, scratch, scratch! After the colder weather began to let up finally, I found myself feeling horribly, constantly itchy. Almost to distraction. My need? Exfoliation! Exfoliation is a process …
Natural and Herbal Strategies for Weird Covid-like Illness
I recently had a bout of “something”. I can’t say with 100% certainty that it was Cov id, but that’s my suspicion because after all the strange symptoms were over, …
Children’s Easter Story
by Mary Beth Wine (the names have been changed to protect our grands) Once Upon a Time there were 8 little children. The oldest was named Josh. The next oldest …
Product Plug: Lemon Squeezer
I’m tellin’ ya, you need one of these! I had the old style hand lemon juicers where you twist your hand off to get juice out. Boy, that was tiresome …
Addiction: Bigger Than My Can’ts
Over the counter nasal sprays. I was addicted for over 10 years. It started when I began taking an herb mixture for a particular health problem. Turns out I was …
Bravery in the Face of Fear
One thing I’ve noticed this winter as incidents of Covid increase– is that my fear levels rise too. I see this in me on a couple fronts. Fear of the …
To Vaxx or Not to Vaxx: My Story
Recently, in the last 6 months or so, I’ve been back under a doctor’s care. The doc I had after my stroke 6 years ago had moved away and a …
Lies of Fear & Willingness to Suffer
Thanksgiving Day, 6 years ago, my life changed completely. That’s the day my stroke happened. I had to relearn so much. I’ve posted updates every year since then, except for …
Grumpy is as Grumpy Does
The GrumpMonster. 👹 I will be honest and say that I’ve struggled with it all of my married life. I’m sure it was there before that, but being married and …
Covid Kills….but so does FEAR
Okay. We’re down to it. Cold and flu season. It’s never a pleasant time of year anyhow, but this year is much much worse. All the residual pandemic stir continues …
Saying it Plain: Overweight and Obese People are at High Risk from Covid
She was my friend. She was a wonderful, kind-hearted friend. Not having much herself, but always giving. Rarely feeling good herself, but always interested.She loved BIG.Hard-working. Loyal. Faithful. She died …
Are You Missing the “Old Normal” Too?
I know all about the “new normal”. But I can’t help it…I long for the old normal. You know, where if you’re sick it’s just a cold or a bit …
Defeating the ‘Rona
We know two people who have died from COVID-19. One was elderly, one was in his 40’s. One had co-morbidities (additional health problems), one did not appear to. We also …