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A breakfast cup of fresh cut up pineapple, strawberries and blueberries over a small serving of granola.

Hara Hachi Bu

腹八分目 I aspire to eat slowly. I know there are numerous health and social advantages. Admittedly, I have not yet mastered this noble practice. In this article, I will highlight the benefits of Hara Hachi Bu and hopeful inspire and motivate myself and my readers to strive towards this healthy habit. Hara Hachi Bu is…

Grandmother wearing ball cap that says Savta on it in a red and blue play structure tunnel with her toddler granddaughter wearing a pink romper suit.

Grandparenting From Afar

When distance separates you from your childrens’ families, it’s crucial to find healthy ways to cope with the grief and loss of long distance grandparenting (and parenting!). We are very blessed that our three adult kids are healthy, have purposeful careers, and have loving life-partners. Both our sons have children–we have three healthy and beautiful…

Mendenhall Glacier with blue sky streaked with clouds above and Mendenhall lake and land in foreground.

Mendenhall Glacier

What is a glacier? Do you actually know what a glacier is? I have to admit, I did not until I saw Mendenhall Glacier. I thought it was a huge conglomeration of steep mountains of ice. Mendenhall Glacier was top on our list for our weekend in Juneau, Alaska. There are several choices for getting to Mendenhall…

Dvora griddling mushrooms on the panini maker.
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Mushroom Mania

Disclaimer:  This blog post addresses cultivated mushrooms vs. wild mushrooms, and especially not truffles (are they really mushrooms?). Neither does this blog post discuss “magic mushrooms”* (mushrooms containing psilocybin). Why and How I Eat Mushrooms Practically Everyday! Yes, I really do eat (and/or drink) mushrooms almost every day. The more I learn about the health benefits…