Monthly Archives: November 2010

Attempting to Train Myself to be an Early(ier) Riser!

So after yesterday’s post, I have attempted to formulate a specific plan to help myself be an earlier riser!  The experiment commences tonight! First:  I’ve got the coffee maker pre-set to start my morning coffee 5 minutes before my alarm … Continue reading

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“Solutions Focused [Self] Therapy”

I’m currently listening to the audiobook Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Chip & Dan Heath.  This is a GREAT book so far.  I became fascinated by a topic they covered in the 2nd Chapter called … Continue reading

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In praise of Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts!

I enjoyed my vegetables as a child… broccoli – covered in melted slices of American cheese; and salad – covered in bacon bits & creamy blue cheese dressing. As I have grown, my tastes have matured & I have simplified … Continue reading

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Haiku formation exercise at Descanso Gardens!

Recently, my camera & I took a trip to the lovely Descanso Gardens which are near to my home.  Walking the gardens in solitude was an activity I chose to do as a day of silence activity. Starting off at … Continue reading

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The Best Apple Pie Dessert this Thanksgiving!

Thank you Ani Phyo, raw food genius, for the All-American Apple Pie recipe!  This recipe has 6 ingredients:  apples, almonds, dates, raisins, orange, & cinnamon.  Notice there is no mention of refined sugars, flours, butter or eggs!   In fact, … Continue reading

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Sin-Management or Transforming Faith?

I was reading in Conversations Journals recently and came across an article entitled: “Getting My Bible Back: Reclaiming the Living Word” by Keith Meyer.  In this article, he talks about his life as a Christian as having been one of “sin … Continue reading

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