Archive for September, 2006
A Vacation on the Lake Rejuvenates the Spirit
Thursday, September 7th, 2006Vacation at the lake cabin this summer was fantastic. No laptop or cell phone on this trip; just a stack of books, fresh air, the serenity of Leech Lake, and the loon’s call. I decided to try a lake cabin for a summer vacation this year. I have wanted to do this for quite some [...]
People who Eat Slowly Control their Weight Better
Wednesday, September 6th, 2006I am a fast eater, no question about it. I think this habit goes far back into the days of my youth. I can remember coming home from basketball practice with a voracious appetite and inhaling my mothers lovingly prepared dinner in mere seconds. Not a whole lot has changed from those days as I [...]
Thatch Control for a Healthy Lawn
Tuesday, September 5th, 2006I’m not a big fan of lawn maintenance. I know a lot of people who absolutely love it and consider it to be a relaxing and enjoyable activity. I can appreciate what a wonderful thing a well-cared-for lawn can be; I just don’t want to do it. Alas, I must keep my lawn looking as [...]
Avoid Eating 2 Hours before Bedtime
Friday, September 1st, 2006It is common knowledge that eating before bed can lead to weight gain. According to Mikhail Tombak in his book Can We Live 150 Years, the digestive organs do not have the necessary energy to process food at night. The body doesn’t have the opportunity to “burn up” the calories and they turn directly into [...]
