Thought for Today

“If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place. As soon as you honor the present moment, unhappiness and struggle dissolve, and life begins to flow with joy and ease. When you act out the present-moment awareness, whatever you do becomes imbued with a sense of quality, care, and love – evenContinue reading “Thought for Today”

Cool Smoothies for a Hot Summer: The Chocolate Monkey

This makes a thick, creamy chocolate smoothie that tastes like a milk shake. I  add flax seed meal for a nutritional boost. We think this is plenty sweet, but you may add a little Stevia if you think you need it. But how healthy are these ingredients? Almond milk is low in calories but highContinue reading “Cool Smoothies for a Hot Summer: The Chocolate Monkey”

Thought for Today

“You are the sum total of the people you meet and interact with in the world. Whether it’s your family, peers, or co-workers, the opportunities you have and the things that you learn all come through doors that other people open for you. ― Tanner Colby, Some of My Best Friends Are Black: The StrangeContinue reading “Thought for Today”

Talking about the Weather

“Don’t knock the weather: nine-tenths of the people couldn’t start a conversation if it didn’t change once in a while.” —  Kin Hubbard   I don’t usually comment on quotes, but today I couldn’t resist. When I first read it I laughed. It is funny. It is also true. But as far as I am concernedContinue reading “Talking about the Weather”