How to turbocharge fat loss–safely & effectively

November 3, 2025
Losing fat—especially as we age—isn’t as simple as it used to be. Our hormones shift, our metabolism slows, and what worked in our 30s doesn’t always work in our 50s, 60s, or beyond. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. In fact, with a few intentional tweaks, you can turbocharge your...

Impermanent press

March 5, 2010
Here's something that is soo wrong: bedsheet instructions that say dry on low, then iron with warm iron.No-no-no-no, I am not going to actually iron sheets. No. Way. San...

Straining credulity

March 5, 2010
"Hey!" hubby said just now, as he eyed up the blankets, sheets and comforter that were all on my side of the bed. "You took my covers!""Why is it me? Why couldn't you...

Brighten your day

March 4, 2010
Although the sun's out this chilly morning, it's been one of those dreary weeks when a cheery image is appreciated. I appreciate this one. Although I think there's...

Hell, yeah!

March 4, 2010
I've loved this song since I first heard it. Colin Hay has that rough kind of voice that carries thoughtful songs so well. This one's called Waiting for my real life to...

Channelling spring

March 3, 2010

The train! the train!

March 3, 2010
I left Florida on the cusp of a highly-publicized (and politicized) move toward a significant rail program; one that's at least a decade away.The U.S. is decidedly...

painting poppies

March 3, 2010

Security on the job

March 2, 2010
An overcast day, grey and drizzly, cold and damp.And wouldn't you know it: Riley had a haircut yesterday and is without his warm coat.He kept cuddling into the...

The locomotion

March 1, 2010
One of M's partners gave him a gorgeous cane with a carved fish head that has inlaid eyes.It's because M. used to attend a lot of long, boring meetings and after a...

Close encounters

March 1, 2010
Upon hearing M. and my romantic story, an artiste of modest but deserved celebrity remarked that he, too, had remained in love with his ex-wife long after their divorce...

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