I went to my physician, I had a problem with my eye
He knew the name of my condition, but he could not tell me why
I’ve got a stye in my eye and I don’t know why
I, I, I, I, I don’t know why either
I’ve got a stye in my eye and I don’t know why
And it doesn’t know whether to stay or go.
I’ve got a buzz in my ear from the mandolin string
That’s getting loud, making my eye itch more. I’ve got a stye in my eye… Continue reading Stye
Do you ever just want to take off and go somewhere to get away from everyday and world event pressures? Take a tiny trip somewhere.
Okay. I’ll admit it. The past month broke my spirit a bit and it was difficult to come back to earth. But I’m back now and ready to share a recent trip with you.
I’m a Washington State resident. I’m also am a grandmother and part of a loving extended family of many generations. These include aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. Seeing family is often at the root of our travels when I have a need to escape the nest, so visiting family seemed just the prescription for a vacation from the world.
Continue reading A Small Northwest Trek
This is a discussion by author, Lorah Delaney, on the aftermath of the death of Diane Whipple in San Francisco and the struggle for recognition of her partner, Sharon Smith.
Everyone I’m sure has heard of the terrible death of Diane Whipple in San Francisco. A dog brutally and fatally attacked her, as she tried to enter her apartment. The circumstances and details of this abominable event are not the focus here. The aftermath of the tragedy strikes home again the need for continued advocacy and equality for lesbians and gays.
Continue reading A Tragic Death Compounded by Injustice
The old cherry door creaked open, and my Dad appeared. He looked tired and haggard from his long trip. His tie was somewhat askew, and his shirt pocket had a big ink stain on it. I had rarely seen my Dad without a button-down shirt and tie, and he usually appeared so well kept. He looked so dapper when he went rushing off to work, always smelling of spicy aftershave.
Continue reading A Moment Suspended in Time
Where did the potato get its start?
Description: The potato has a long history beginning in the Andes Mountains of South America as early as 1000 B.C. Peruvians developed many varieties and cooked in stews or soups. They ate them either fresh or “freeze-dried” potatoes. The potatoes were freeze dried by spreading fresh potatoes on the ground and left there overnight, where they froze in the mountain air. Then the following day after the potatoes had thawed, the people stomped on the potatoes which forced out the water in the potatoes. They did this several times until most of the moisture was out of the potato causing them to be very dry and light. These freeze-dried potatoes would keep almost indefinitely. The Spaniards invaded Europe in the 1530s and brought the potato back to Europe in the late 1500s. Continue reading Potato
Two-thirds of teens aren’t active enough for optimal growth and development. Partly to blame is the time teens spend watching television, playing computer games and surfing the Internet instead of playing outdoors, it adds.
“We have heard and seen enough to know that teens are in trouble,” says Dr. Claire LeBlanc, a member of the Canadian Pediatric Society. “Research shows that only 36 per cent of Canadians under age 19 are active enough to maintain cardiovascular health. The disease process leading to osteoporosis (brittle-bone disease), hypertension and cardiovascular disease begins in childhood if physical activity levels are insufficient.” Continue reading Active Lifestyle Helps Prevent Diseases
Among the delights of late summer are fresh berries, wild and cultivated. There’s a huge array of them out there; bearberry, soapberry, buffaloberry, bilberry, currants, mulberries, blackberries, longans, rambutans and more. The cultivated sorts are more familiar to most people, including rambutans, blueberries, strawberries and huckleberries. The great news is that all of these sweet delights are high in fiber, vitamin C, manganese, bioflavonoids and the anti-cancer compound ellagic acid. Oh, and they have great flavor and color too.
Continue reading The Great News about Fresh Berries
A lot of people sit at a desk everyday looking at a PC monitor when they are working. But how many people sit in the right position? Just consider the way you are currently sitting. If you do like I do, you usually end up sliding down in the chair, in a crooked position. This makes the bottom of your spine curve; isn’t this enough reason for you to feel back pain?
Continue reading Suggestions for Decreasing Back Pain While Working
As we get older, nature plays games with our joints. After 50, we begin to feel a noticeable difference in our knees, shoulder and hips. Our hands may be stiffer than before, our knees more achy and our hips and knees cracking every time we rise from a chair.
Continue reading Better Joints in a Bottle?
A disease that can be challenging to deal with is Asthma. There is a little proof that altering your diet might help. Here are some diet recommendations for those who battle asthma.
Continue reading Treatment of Asthma: Diet Changing