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Hara Hachi Bu

Hara Hachi Bu

Hara hachi bu is one of the secrets to the longevity trend on Okinawa. Translated in several different ways, it means Eat until you are 8 parts full, or Belly 80 percent full   20 minutes! Apparently it takes our brains approximately 20 minutes to acknowledge the...
Sassitudes and Savvytudes

Sassitudes and Savvytudes

I have a collection of framed quotes I call my Sassitudes and Savvytudes. I collected them for quite some time and then realized I should share them.  You can sign up if you’re interested: Sassitudes & Savvytudes   Today I was sorting my collection and came...
Longevity and Quality of Life

Longevity and Quality of Life

The older we get the more aware we become of longevity and what constitutes quality of life. Perhaps it’s partly my previous career in ElderCare, or the fact I moved and took care of my dementing mother for the last few years of her life, or maybe it’s the awareness I...
Can You Cash In On Cards?

Can You Cash In On Cards?

I bought a few things while I was out today.  Didn’t spend a lot… but here’s a picture of what my items cost:   Many of you out there will tell at a glance that I spent $17.30. Exactly. I can also tell you that of the exactly $40 I started my day with I still...
Vanity vs Happiness

Vanity vs Happiness

Sometimes the line between vanity and happiness is a little blurry. A recent dental appointment made a dream come true and ended a frustration I’ve had for years. Eyes and Smiles The first things I notice about a person are their eyes and their smile.  As I’ve aged my...