New book " Choose to Lose" by Chris Powell

This has some of his best ideas yet. Chris Powell has an amazing sense when it comes to losing weight. He shows caring and compassion beyond compare. This is a must read for anyone serious about losing those unwanted pounds. Simple and concise tips for all...check it out online or at your favorite bookstore... The simple way of eating is still the best....enjoy the day....

A Cholesterol Lowering Day, photo and article

When choosing our food for each day we should now pay close attention to how much of each nutrient, how much sugar, how much trans fat, how much cholesterol . On the morning news today, rates of cholesterol in children had dropped thirty percent this year. Why? just maybe more exercise and a better diet... fruits, vegetables, lean meats all contribute to a healthier diet and lifestyle. Living simple and healthy still works best for most of us...enjoy your very special and simple day... photo from www.goodhousekeeping.com

Unique Purple and White Iris....Photo

This lovely Iris is so special! A truly great gardeners find.... Simple and lovely...a northwest favorite! photo courtesy of Kari Scott @ www.kariscottmusic.blogspot.com

Where Sky meets the Earth and becomes a Sunset

This beautiful sunset is of Hendersen Bay, close to Purdy, Washington. A simple summer sunset is available for all to enjoy. My grandmother always said..." you must enjoy the simple times in our lives" Oh, the remnants of the day... live simple and peaceful always...be kind to all you meet on your special life journey//// Simple is best.... photo courtesy of Russell Scott, at www.russelldscott.blogspot.com

Eat for Health, by Joel Fuhrman

This is a very good book, filled with ideas to help us stay on track with good eating habits. Improving health with "Simple" foods packed with nutrition. Easy reading and sound good advice to give us back our good health...Live a healthier life....good book...enjoy your simple living day.....

A great memory of the Dole Cannery, Hawaii

Many years ago on a family vacation to Hawaii we visited the Dole Pineapple Cannery on Oahu. It was a delightful day filled with adventure. Riding the city bus to and from the plant, taking a guided tour, and best of all, sampling the delicious Dole pineapple products. My youngest brother, then a teenager was tired, hungry and very thirsty. At the end of the tour our Hawaiian guide asked all of the tour group to please help ourselves to the chilled pineapple juice that was in large chilling containers. Oh, it was so welcomed by all. Especially my brother... he stood in line and then proceeded to have twenty three of the small cups of juice. I could not believe he did that, but his response was..."Wow, this is the best juice I've ever tasted!" and it truly was! Since then I've returned to Hawaii...but the cannery closed in 1993...I miss the charm, and especially the pineapple juice that was so generously offered to all... A great memory of a time in history where we could really enjoy the fun, the sun, sandy beach and smiling when we tell this story of the special trip. Thanks Dole for being part of our family memories.

ReStore, salvage and more, Ballard, Wa. photo and story

The store in Ballard, known as ReStore....is a charming and useful place to shop for all of your remodeling or home building needs. This is a non-profit that began in 1993. Everything is a recycled product in good condition...sinks to door knobs...Their website is www.re-store.org, check them out the next time you are in Seattle..interesting way to shop...