I saw this at the gym today, and it just struck me as funny. I was on the elliptical, and saw the target heart rate chart on the side of the display. The ages are listed by 10’s, with the target heart rate for both fat burn and cardio zones beside. Upon further study, I… Continue reading Gym-time Fun
Category: Life’s like that
Posts about life and the way we live
Ace of Cakes
I can’t really consider myself to be a true Ace of Cakes, but I figure I’m about a 10 – maybe even a Jack! Despite my lack of professional training, or even professional tools, I think I did pretty darn well on my kids’ birthday cakes this year. And because of that, I’m allowing myself… Continue reading Ace of Cakes
The Importance of a Dash
It’s late, I’m tired, it’s been quite a day. But I’m striving toward my goal of averaging 4 posts a week, so here goes. You can call it “cheating” if you want. I prefer to call it “being resourceful.” And “letting the words speak for themselves.” And “not stealing another person’s thunder.” Today we celebrated… Continue reading The Importance of a Dash
I want YOU! (for a birthday party)
Bowled Over
Sad, but true. The BCS is now over. And though the LSU Tigers made short work of those Ohio State Buckeyes (for which I’m glad – GEAUX Tigers!!) – reality has set in: I’m a loser. It’s become somewhat of a tradition here in our house to have a friendly wager on the NCAA Final… Continue reading Bowled Over
Aisles of Smiles (and hugs, too)
I had a most unusual experience today in the grocery store. And since I’m not one to mince words – ever – you’re in for the whole story, whether you like it or not.
Amber Waves of Grain, Purple Mountain Majesties, and all that other stuff
This link (My Beautiful America) was sent to one of the online piano teachers’ forums I belong to, and I just had to share. You know, with the Iowa caucuses coming up and this being an election year, we’re going to be reminded again of our differences. The news media will play up the political… Continue reading Amber Waves of Grain, Purple Mountain Majesties, and all that other stuff
New Year’s Resolutions
I am not one for making New Year’s resolutions. I have a hard time with forced ambition. However, I do like to set goals and am often more motivated by goal-setting. I think it has to do with the idea that if you break a resolution, you’ve failed, but if you suffer a setback while… Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions
Home Improvement
You wouldn’t think that in a new home we would already be having to do home improvement, but that’s just what we spent lots of time this week doing. Thanks to my wonderful husband, Crisana’s room is now painted (a lovely shade of pink, very similar to the color of her nursery in our previous… Continue reading Home Improvement
Every Day is a Great Day!
This happy thought comes courtesy of my son, Trey. While I was putting him to bed a couple of nights ago, right after we said prayers, he came up with this: T: “Hey, mom, did you know that every day is a great day?” M: “Really? Why is that?” T: “Okay, Monday I don’t have… Continue reading Every Day is a Great Day!