On Lessons Learned Living Life Fully

The Force Awakens

My son, Jake, called and asked me if I had purchased tickets to the new Star Wars movie yet. He would be home from college when it came out, and we needed to purchase...

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A Mind is a Terrible Thing….

It has been almost a year and a half since I started my “Life Plan” diet, and while it has been mostly successful (I still have 10 pounds to go), my mind is sometimes...

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One Down, Three to Go!

I have to admit, I have been really bad about posting anything for the last few weeks. I think it is the overwhelming sadness of having my youngest son go off to college. I...

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Scheduling a Diet Plan

People often ask me what a typical day of eating is like for me. I already mentioned my incredibly awesome cinnamon toast (with a thin layer of butter) I have for breakfast. I also...

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Difficult Days

I thought it would be easy to lose weight during the summer, especially with more activity. But I rather long for the school year to begin so that I can go back to eating...

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Four Trash Cans Later

I went to school today to attack that cupboard. I felt like Lucy in the “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” Entering this myriad of projects, books, activities, and files full of ideas...

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Unpacking is No Fun

I finally was able to get into my classroom today! I know, why do I sound so excited? It is exciting, mostly because I just want to get everything unpacked and set up so...

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In the Beginning

I should probably mention that I do see my doctor regularly about my weight loss. It started out something like this. Me: “Doctor, I keep eating less, but I keep gaining weight.” Doctor: “You...

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Summer is Over

When the Fourth of July festivities have come and gone, I know it is time to think about SCHOOL!  I went in to school and cleaned out one closet earlier this summer, and it...

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