River of useful informationLast week, we talked about how to become the best you can be, emotionally, physically, intellectually and spiritually. So now that you are in
tiptop shape, where do you go from here?
Who Is Mr. Right, Anyhow? Read More
This is a classic recipe. Here’s an updated version that is more healthy for your family. Use water-packed tuna instead of oil-packed for less fat. 4 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package directions. Read More
To learn proper yoga techniques, it is important to find an instructor who has been certified by a yoga school and knows how to work with people with your type of arthritis. Ask a health professional for a referral. Read More
A recent study confirmed what nutrition experts have recommended: Healthy people can eat eggs.
Eggs are the highest biological source of protein. Although they pack a cholesterol wallop (213 mg of cholesterol), the antioxidants, folate, unsaturated fat and vitamins are beneficial to us. Read More
Motion sickness can ruin a great trip. You’re queasy and nauseated, and sometimes you even “lose your lunch.”
Whether you’re stricken by land, in the air or on the sea, here’s what happens: When you’re moving and the horizon is moving, your brain gets mixed signals and you get sick. Read More
Residents of California are getting fatter, with nearly 53 percent of the population classified as overweight. Eating too much fast food and not getting enough exercise seem to have contributed to the rise in the number of overweight and obese people, prompting health authorities to urge residents to eat healthy and exercise regularly to reduce the risk of obesity. Read More
In the story, “A Nightmare in My Closet,” a boy shoots his nightmare with a popgun. I like the story, but I am worried it will encourage children to use guns. How can I address this event in the story with the children that I teach? Read More
Tip # 5…Take up pin trading with cast members. Just purchase a lanyard and some pins from a pin station at Disney World, and then walk up to any cast member who is wearing them also and say, “Can I see your pins?” On my solo trips, I always wore my lanyard and had a glorious time perusing the CMs’ tradable stash. Besides, Disney World employees always make the best conversationalists; many of them came here alone to work at their dream job, they can definitely relate! Read More
III. Riding Alone
It’s happened to me before, as I enter the Voyage of the Little Mermaid theater, I try to hover equidistant between two families as I enter the row, so that the family in front of me thinks that I’m with the family in back of me, and vice versa. Or on Ellen’s Energy Adventure, when I have that entire endless row to myself, it’s very intimidating. But I absolutely love touring the parks alone, I can explore Disney World in my own unique way. For me, that means hopping from ride to ride, park to park, whatever doesn’t have a line. My enthusiasm emanates from the attractions, so when I’m alone, I get to ride all my favorites all day long, with Mickey bars for meals. Read More