Deb Smouse

For some reason, I decided that pancakes sounded really good last night  - or rather - this morning.  I had gone to a BBQ at a friend’s house, got home about 1:30 and texted Miss O.
She decided pancakes sounded good as well, so she met me at IHop at 2 AM.
I had the painter coming [...]

I had mentioned the other day that life being what it is….we have the occasional reality check. Then a week later, came the call that my cholesterol was elevated, and we set an appointment to discuss it. today’s appointment was pure torture. Incredibly high cholesterol. Weight way too high. Waist [...]

Though I watch far too little of the news, I have followed the goings on of Starbuck’s changes in recent months and their attempt to gain back the loyalty from their guests as well as their employees.   Howard Schultz’s stepping back into the day to day management and marketing effort of the company - [...]

1.  I am struggling with the eating healthy thing.  When it was about calories, I could handle it.  Low-fat triscuits and 2% cheese slices were my “snack” for the moments when I needed something in my system….or scramble an egg for a protein fix.  But now that I am having to be aware of my [...]

Since the doc and I chatted about diet and such…..I’ve been more thoughtful about what I put into my mouth. Tonight, I was really wanting Pizza for dinner. No, not a fat filled pepperoni with extra cheese….I wanted a spinach with grilled chicken and fresh tomatoes. Sounds pretty harmless, right?
WRONG.

when you [...]