Category Archives: Life

Your Vote Counts

It’s election day here in Virginia, and judging from the results of my Google search of “voting november 8 2011,” local elections are being held across the country today. Local elections are notorious for low voter turnout, but that’s no excuse … Continue reading

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A Breath Of Fresh Air

One reason I write a “healthy living” blog is to counterbalance my generally unhealthy life. My job as an attorney is very stressful and very sedentary and demands long hours of sitting inside at my computer. (I was very distressed … Continue reading

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Are You Sirious?

Yes, I have a new iPhone 4S. I’ve been a loyal AT&T customer since they were Cingular and cell phones were the size of a brick. I’ve had an iPhone since my daughter got the first one for her birthday and … Continue reading

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When I’m Stressed . . .

Coping With Stress No matter how much I know about healthy living or how much I try to put that knowledge into practice, there are times when life gets the better of me. When I’m stressed: I eat. I try … Continue reading

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday (The Art Gallery Edition)

I saw this sketch by Matisse when I decided to pass a free hour in a small art gallery. I was struck by its elegance, but became even more engrossed after reading that Matisse used only 15 charcoal strokes. (Yes, I … Continue reading

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