Donna’s Meal Plan Week of June 23
It’s hot out there. Everywhere, it seems. And I usually fill my meal plans with recipes that require me to do at least a modicum of cooking. Cooking […]
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Healthy Living
Diet, exercise, and other steps to stay healthy.
Donna’s Meal Plan for Week of June 17
Last week’s post focused on a couple of chicken recipes I found at The New York Times. They came out well, but neither recipe wowed me. I chose
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Donna’s Meal Plan for Week of June 9
My husband and I spent the Memorial Day holiday weekend in Sacramento with my sister Linda and her family. This gave us a lengthy real-life opportunity to talk
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Carpe Effing Diem!
It’s the third day of a new decade and a new year, and the expectation is that with the end of the holidays, it’s time to get SERIOUS.
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Weight Watchers
Yes, I’m on Weight Watchers* again. And maybe this time, it’ll work. So I’ve been trying to be more mindful of my mental and physical health: I started
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Why You Should Eat More Cheese
There was a time when Sunday night dinner for my husband and me could consist of bread, wine, and a selection of lovely cheeses. We had our favorites:
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Playdates Are Not Just for Kids Any More
In late middle age, I’ve come to a realization: Playdates are not just for children. From the day my daughter was born, I lived my life according to her
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Day 5 of 15: Alone for the First Time in 30 years
Boy, was that a good weekend. Did I already say that? What was the icing on the cupcake is that it was Daylight Savings Time. (Or was it
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Day 4 of 15: Alone for the First Time in 30 Years
Sunday I woke up feeling good. The cough from the cold I got about a month ago was not as heavy in my chest. It must have been
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