Category Archives: health and vitality

Pill Pushers: A Cut above the Rest

My sister and her family have come all the way from Arizona to visit Canada and lounge around in lovely weather. The day they got here was hot, hot, hot outside.  We grilled dinner on our back deck, ate corn … Continue reading

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If It’s REALLY What’s On the Inside that Counts, I Guess I’m Doomed.

I think I’m going through a premature menopause. Think about it: I already have granny arms. I’m saggy in places that 22 year-old girls should normally be perky.  I’ve got an odd smell about me (I skipped the shower today—I … Continue reading

Posted in change, health and vitality, I hate change, It's All Good, oh brother what next, woe is me | Tagged | 21 Comments

A has-been who never was.

Due to an unexpected death in my family {Great Uncle Henry was white water rafting at the beginning of July; two weeks later: dead}, I am visiting Mesa, Arizona, where I was born and raised.  It’s good to be back … Continue reading

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Detox—Day One

Yesterday marked my first day of the detox that I’m already suspicious of. For those of you who have expressed concern over my health and the grave danger of detoxing one’s own body, please.  Fear not.  I am not doing … Continue reading

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Boiled Water for the Detoxed Soul

Well, I’ve been detoxing my hair for three weeks now, and I feel like my life is changed. Do you realise how monumental this is, my friends?  I HAVE NOT USED SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER ON MY HAIR FOR THREE WEEKS, … Continue reading

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No ‘Poo Update—Week 2, Baby!

As I was leaving church yesterday, a tiny elderly lady approached me. “Have you done something different with your hair?” she asked.  “I see you sitting up there playing the organ and my husband and I were trying to figure … Continue reading

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