Happy Thanksgiving! New disclosure: I am married to a foodie. Thor will spend much of today making something he’s never made before, a vegan macaroni and cheese dish, that we’ll bring to my sister-in-law’s house this afternoon. Food is Thor’s creative outlet, his art form, and I believe in supporting a person’s art. I also [...]
Entries Tagged as 'lifestyle'
The Happiest Thanksgiving & The Very Best Diet
November 25th, 2010 · 1 Comment · food & drink, health & well being, lifestyle, simplicity
Emotional Refugees, Part II
October 27th, 2010 · No Comments · community, health & well being, lifestyle, relationships
Deb, a longtime reader of Diamond-Cut Life, penned such a relevant and well-written comment to More Than One Kind Of Refugee that I’m printing it as a separate post. I’ve also written a response below. _______________________________________________________________________ Deb writing: Fascinating post. Though it may not be applicable to all, I do think you have a very [...]
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Having Enough — Whether Oil Or Time
June 17th, 2010 · 1 Comment · energy, lifestyle, simplicity
What does President Obama’s suggestion we curb our national oil addiction share in common with the premise of the cool book I’ve just now added to my book recommendations? The belief that change and transformation are possible. And, the underlying belief that we can cultivate happiness, a sense of sufficiency and ‘enoughness’, without always chasing [...]
Tags: change·happiness·oil·President Obama·Smart Energy·time poverty
How To Follow Through On New Year’s Resolutions
December 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment · health & well being, lifestyle, simplicity
I’m not just a fan of New Year’s resolutions, I’m a cheerleader for them, and for positive change in our lives in general. As a former counselor who’s worked with a full spectrum of folks — from underachieving college students and the worried well to late-stage alcoholics and drug addicts – I have a realistic [...]
Tags: addictions·decluttering·exercise·habits·New Years resolutions
Unclothing This Horse
December 27th, 2009 · 4 Comments · lifestyle
The jury is in. I’ve decided to delve farther into my satisfaction, actually my enchantment, with the clothes I’ve already got, and not shop for or buy any garments for at least six months. Ta-da! I can picture my male readers, maybe especially the ones without a female in the home, scratching their heads and [...]
