Tag: health

The Long and Winding Road Away from Alcohol

May 3, 2026

For years, I’ve been working to reduce my alcohol consumption, and it’s been harder than I expected. Evening drinks had become a comforting routine, and stepping away felt like losing something familiar—especially in a culture where drinking is so common. But over time, I’ve managed to loosen its grip and discover healthier, satisfying alternatives that feel just as rewarding. … More The Long and Winding Road Away from Alcohol

A New Way of Eating

January 27, 2019

An amazing thing happened yesterday. I pulled my soft shell snow pants over my leggings as I prepared for our dog walk and I snapped the two buttons closed. Then I bent over and put on my boots. What’s so amazing about that? When I bent over to put my boots on, THE BUTTONS DIDN’T … More A New Way of Eating

Mindful Eating

February 12, 2017

One big aspect of mindful consumption is food and eating mindfully.  This includes being aware of what goes into our bodies, being aware of where it comes from and making sure that my eating practices don’t cause unreasonable harm to animals and the environment. (By “unreasonable”, I mean that I understand animals are killed for … More Mindful Eating

The Dehydrator

January 15, 2017

We got a new toy for the New Year!!  Actually, we bought it in November and it lay idle, still in the box until January 1st.  And now, Soldier Boy has gone completely dehydrator-crazy! There are a kabillion different dehydrators out there – ones that heat from the back, from the bottom, round ones, boxy … More The Dehydrator