Apr 28th, 2009
by Marilyn.
The news is everywhere - On TV, radio, online and the newspaper. The speculation is that the Swine Flu breakout may become a pandemic. The key word is MAY. Right now, it is NOT a pandemic. Now is the time to take all the precautions we can to avoid this illness.
First we need to be [...]
Mar 5th, 2009
by Marilyn.
Smoking - It’s one subject that conjurs up very strong feelings. Smokers believe they have a right to smoke. And non-smokers believe they have a right to smoke-free air. The non-smokers are winning, but it hasn’t been easy. Today, not only are public buildings smoke-free. There’s a no smoking ban around the perimeter of [...]
Nov 22nd, 2008
by Marilyn.
If you’re getting a migraine, here are 4 things you can do that may help . . .
Take a walk. It relieves stress and stress can contribute to a migraine.
Drink plenty of water.
Warm your hands in a bowl of warm water to increase the blood flow to your hands and away from dilated vessels in [...]
Jul 25th, 2008
by Marilyn.
“We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.”
–Randy Pausch
Like most of us, I followed Randy Pausch from afar. As a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, he taught all of us much more than computer sciences. He showed us how to live. Randy lived every day to the fullest.
I have [...]