I too found myself moved to tears! I had been avoiding election coverage all day (hate the "talking heads" endlessly blabbing!) and turned on the TV around 9 pm, right as Obama began his speech. I was openly sobbing. Called my mom to share the moment; she too was teary. Then she summed it all up as only an 82-year old can and said: "Well he's elected, now he's gonna have to step in the s--t"!
OK, gotta weigh in on this one. My scariest movie adventure as a child was "Mr. Sardonicus" - couldn't even stay in the theater for the whole thing!
As an adult, my scariest movie was "Alien", the 1st one; I think I watched most of it from between my third and fourth fingers, which were over my eyes! And that scene where the critter jumped outta John Hurt's chest - I literally jumped out of my chair! My (then) husband said he could see light between my butt and the seat!
I have to say I completely disagree with this article. First off, doctors are the LAST people to rely on for nutritional information, unless they have specialized in it. Western medical training is woefully inadequate on teaching doctors about nutrition. So, this article's assertion that breakfast is unnecessary and that multivitamins don't help is just junk! Most Americans do NOT get everything they need from their daily diets, no way! And I can personally attest that based on deliberately trying life with and without vitamins, my health is better WITH. And cutting-edge nutritional thinking indicates that breakfast (while it doesnt have to be immediately upon awakening) within the 1st hour of rising does stoke up your metabolism to run efficiently all day. The article may be right about going outside when it's cold, but the other parts are ridiculous assertions!
Just a quick question re: fresh pumpkin vs. canned - the only times I've tried the fresh pumpkin, the results were very disappointing due to the stringy nature of the pumpkin. If one wants to use fresh pumpkin, how do you make sure to get rid of the stringiness?
I have been successful w. catlog shopping sometimes - I recommend Victoria's Secret catalog (YES, they have clothes as well as underwear!), Chadwick's and Newport News. I have gotten some great stuff there. As to stores, I can usually shop Macy's, Nordstrom, Ann Taylor & Ann Taylor Loft with some luck too. I'm a big shopper at the discount places like Ross, Marshall's and TJ Maxx. But I agree with you on the selection. Sometimes it's just WAY too "matronly" for me!
For dealing with xenoestrogens, there's a very wonderful, powerful supplement available called DIM. This is very beneficial in ridding the body of these xenoestrogens and one supplement serving is equal to the DIM you'd get if you could eat 5-10 POUNDS of broccoli daily! Check it out!
Great sounding products, but at $200+ per pop, I doubt I'll be using them any time soon. I'm all for people and companies making an honest and reasonable profit for research & development expended, but these price tags are not realistic for many of us! How 'bout some solutions that cost under $100?
A few years ago, I went to a Superbowl party where most of the guests were uninterested in the game, and talked so loudly and were so distracting, that those of us who really CARED about the game were unable to enjoy watching it in the main room. We ended up clustered around a small TV in the kitchen, so we could focus on the GAME, rather than the conversation! If your crowd might be similarly divided, you may want to consider setting up another viewing room for the "serious" watchers!
And, I'd like to add, the SOCIAL benefits of partner dancing are many. I've made male and female dance friends and met prospective dates that way.
As a single woman who's currently not in a relationship, it's a fabulous way to hold onto and be held by men - without any more commitment than a five-minute song! Those of us living without partners or children often miss out on the great benefits of human touch, and dancing is a great way to get that need met.
cariedaway (anonymous) says...
I too found myself moved to tears! I had been avoiding election coverage all day (hate the "talking heads" endlessly blabbing!) and turned on the TV around 9 pm, right as Obama began his speech. I was openly sobbing. Called my mom to share the moment; she too was teary. Then she summed it all up as only an 82-year old can and said: "Well he's elected, now he's gonna have to step in the s--t"!
On Life by number: A historic first
November 5, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cariedaway (anonymous) says...
OK, gotta weigh in on this one. My scariest movie adventure as a child was "Mr. Sardonicus" - couldn't even stay in the theater for the whole thing!
As an adult, my scariest movie was "Alien", the 1st one; I think I watched most of it from between my third and fourth fingers, which were over my eyes! And that scene where the critter jumped outta John Hurt's chest - I literally jumped out of my chair! My (then) husband said he could see light between my butt and the seat!
On Life by Number: #1 Favorite Scary Movie
October 29, 2008 at 1:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cariedaway (anonymous) says...
I have to say I completely disagree with this article. First off, doctors are the LAST people to rely on for nutritional information, unless they have specialized in it. Western medical training is woefully inadequate on teaching doctors about nutrition. So, this article's assertion that breakfast is unnecessary and that multivitamins don't help is just junk! Most Americans do NOT get everything they need from their daily diets, no way! And I can personally attest that based on deliberately trying life with and without vitamins, my health is better WITH. And cutting-edge nutritional thinking indicates that breakfast (while it doesnt have to be immediately upon awakening) within the 1st hour of rising does stoke up your metabolism to run efficiently all day. The article may be right about going outside when it's cold, but the other parts are ridiculous assertions!
On Five common health tips challenged
October 23, 2008 at 2:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cariedaway (anonymous) says...
Just a quick question re: fresh pumpkin vs. canned - the only times I've tried the fresh pumpkin, the results were very disappointing due to the stringy nature of the pumpkin. If one wants to use fresh pumpkin, how do you make sure to get rid of the stringiness?
On Pumpkin delights
October 15, 2008 at 2:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cariedaway (anonymous) says...
OK, so how DO you do the "subtle", ventriloquist-like (they don't know WHERE it's coming from) Shush? I want the secret trick!
On The Art of Shushing
October 2, 2008 at 5:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cariedaway (anonymous) says...
I have been successful w. catlog shopping sometimes - I recommend Victoria's Secret catalog (YES, they have clothes as well as underwear!), Chadwick's and Newport News. I have gotten some great stuff there. As to stores, I can usually shop Macy's, Nordstrom, Ann Taylor & Ann Taylor Loft with some luck too. I'm a big shopper at the discount places like Ross, Marshall's and TJ Maxx. But I agree with you on the selection. Sometimes it's just WAY too "matronly" for me!
On Where do real women like YOU shop for clothes?
September 25, 2008 at 1:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cariedaway (anonymous) says...
For dealing with xenoestrogens, there's a very wonderful, powerful supplement available called DIM. This is very beneficial in ridding the body of these xenoestrogens and one supplement serving is equal to the DIM you'd get if you could eat 5-10 POUNDS of broccoli daily! Check it out!
On Hormone havoc undermines healthy sex life
February 27, 2008 at 2:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cariedaway (anonymous) says...
Great sounding products, but at $200+ per pop, I doubt I'll be using them any time soon. I'm all for people and companies making an honest and reasonable profit for research & development expended, but these price tags are not realistic for many of us! How 'bout some solutions that cost under $100?
On New FDA-approved anti-aging products
February 12, 2008 at 1:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cariedaway (anonymous) says...
A few years ago, I went to a Superbowl party where most of the guests were uninterested in the game, and talked so loudly and were so distracting, that those of us who really CARED about the game were unable to enjoy watching it in the main room. We ended up clustered around a small TV in the kitchen, so we could focus on the GAME, rather than the conversation! If your crowd might be similarly divided, you may want to consider setting up another viewing room for the "serious" watchers!
On Your party play-by-play
January 29, 2008 at 12:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cariedaway (anonymous) says...
And, I'd like to add, the SOCIAL benefits of partner dancing are many. I've made male and female dance friends and met prospective dates that way.
As a single woman who's currently not in a relationship, it's a fabulous way to hold onto and be held by men - without any more commitment than a five-minute song! Those of us living without partners or children often miss out on the great benefits of human touch, and dancing is a great way to get that need met.
On Dance those calories away!
November 28, 2007 at 1:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )