When we were kids we went camping every year. It was a highlight of the summer that we looked forward to with great anticipation. After all these years, I still see the two years we camped in Kamas, Utah, as some of the best vacations every.
Our folks found a campground right on the river. We learned to fish there (even catching enough fresh trout to feed the family a couple of times), we explored, we made forts and houses under enormous pine trees, we cooked on a Coleman stove, we fell in the river, we roasted marshmallows, and we sang every folk tune known to man while Mom played the autoharp.
My sister and brother and I each made up a “secret” call to tell each other where we were. Mine was my best impression of a wolf howling at the moon. Trailer Travel continued
Mom: Boys, your sister is bringing a friend over after their date to watch a movie tonight. So please be polite and no teasing. OK?
Samson (11): Like not saying things like “boyfriend” or “marriage”?
Mom: Yes.
Caleb (8): Or what about whistling the “in love” song from Sims?
Over the past couple of months I’ve dropped ten pounds using a “slow carb” diet. But, once again, I’m kind of stuck. So I started looking into supplements — vitamins and minerals — that might often be deficient in those who have trouble losing weight. The vast numbers of potions and pills is overwhelming.
I ended up with a bottle of calcium with vitamin D, but it got me thinking. Certainly the best possible way to get vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and all those other needed microscopic things is through real food.
Fortunately, we like most vegetables and fruits. Generally speaking, getting a good variety of these will provide most of the nutrients a healthy person needs. Sometimes, however, we have a specific health need that our typical diet isn’t addressing. If I can solve a problem with a real food or a product made from real food, I have more confidence that it will be properly absorbed.
If you have any health problems associated with inflammation, consider wellness drink called Nopalea. I can help cleanse the body of toxins, reduce inflammation, and promote optimal health — and all from rare antioxidants sourced from the fruit of the Nopal cactus. Natural Healing continued
There’s an old adage from my parent’s generation that too often seems to be forgotten in our disposable society.
Use it up,
Wear it out,
Make it do,
Or do without.
Believe me, my parents lived this verse! When I cleaned out my dad’s house to sell last fall (he moved in with us after a severe auto accident), I was reminded just how well!
For better or worse, finances dictate so many things should just be thrown out rather than repaired. My dad always used to get his dress shoes repaired and reheeled. Unless you go to a very nice (by my standards) men’s shoe store, your wallet will be fatter if you just check the old and get a shiny new pair.
Small appliances are similar. We used to have a local shop called The Mending Shed. When I was a kid, I often road there with my dad to drop off a toaster, a blender, a shaver, some small item that needed a new widget or gadget added. Make It Do or Do Without continued
For ten years we lived in the stereotypical retirement mecca called Boca Raton, Florida. the only problem was, we weren’t retired. In fact, I wasn’t even 30 years old when we moved there, so we were rather out of the median age range.
At the time we joked about retirement communities called Leisureville, Century Village, and Carefree Cove. (Yes, really.) When we went out to eat, we jostled with folks out for the plethora of early bird specials.
Once I wrote a roadshow for the kids in my church’s youth group. One song sends a couple of shout outs to the senior population that all Boca residents are familiar with. I’m Not Ready for the Senior Discount continued
