It’s One of the Most Common Health Concerns in America Written by Gayle What’s the first thing that happens when you go to your doctor’s appointment?  (Well, after that fun weight check…)  Your blood pressure is checked.  Have you ever wondered why? photo from clipart best.com  Your blood pressure is an indicator of many underlying

Do You Want to Ride Your Bicycle? Written by Gayle Where is your helmet, girl?image from www.publicdomainpictures.net by Karen Arnold Did you know that May is National Bike to Work Month?  This week is Bike to Work Week, and tomorrow, May 16, 2014 is Bike to Work Day!  According to The League of American Bicyclists (since 1880!) more than

Healthy, Quick, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Delicious!  Written by Gayle I always love quick, new, and easy recipes, especially when the weather gets hot and dry and being in the kitchen just does not sound appealing!  This recipe comes from my daughter-in-law, Marci, who is a genius in the kitchen (and at restaurants–order what she orders

We Can Make a Difference With our Dollars! Written by Gayle Image from Wikipedia Many years ago we visited Egypt as part of a travel tour.  The pyramids, the camels, the Nile river, the mummies, the hieroglyphics–it was everything that I had imagined and much more.   But part of the “much more” was disturbing.

And Make That Pat on the Back Soothing! Written by Gayle As you know from my crazy, over-the-top Holiday DIY post (click here ), I like homemade gifts.  I like making them, I like getting them, I like thinking about them!   Many years ago I had a retired friend, who said that she told her children

Paleo, Gluten-free and Delicious! Written by Gayle Lots of people are cutting back on grains and boosting their nuts and seeds.  Whether you are sensitive to gluten, eating Paleo, or just want a change of pace, this no-grain granola is a real treat.  It comes from my daughter-in-law Denae, and goes great with Elli Quark