by Martha on June 23, 2008
“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.”
~ Seneca
I came across an interesting article today on the power of basic yoga in preventing falls in women over 65 years old. “Results from a study conducted by The Temple [...]
by Martha on June 9, 2008
No man is lonely eating spaghetti; it requires so much attention.
~Christopher Morley
Here’s a quick easy dinner recipe that requires only minimal cooking — just boiling pasta — and is ready in twenty minutes or less. I made it for dinner last week and everyone agreed that it’s a tasty creamy keeper! I used [...]
by Martha on June 6, 2008
“Distrust any enterprise that requires new clothes.”
~Henry David Thoreau, Walden
Do we really wear only 20 percent of our clothes 80 percent of the time? It seems hard to believe, but studies say it’s true for most of us.
How many of your clothes have been languishing in your closet for years? Do you have items [...]
by Martha on June 4, 2008
Our life is frittered away by detail… simplify, simplify.
~Henry David Thoreau
A re you drowning in your stuff? Starved for time? Feeling overwhelmed? Ready to get out of the vicious work and spend cycle? Do you long for a a life that reflects your priorities and values? Do the headlines and economic indicators - skyrocketing [...]
by Martha on June 2, 2008
When the weather turns hot I love to start the day with a healthy smoothie. It’s a simple way to get the day started in a cool refreshing way while providing a delicious source of healthy protein, fiber and phytonutrients. You can use the basic smoothie recipe as a template from which [...]