First, let’s be clear.  This is a TINY study.  Only 36 participants; which means any conclusions drawn from it are highly speculative.  Pretty much, this is one of those studies that found something that MAY be interesting, and therefore, more research is needed. Also, this is not, really, a fat issue.  It is a human…

About 14 years ago, we (actually, Bill) chose a kitten from a litter being fostered through Town Cats.  He was full of personality and had the most beautiful fur.  He fulfilled our one non-negotiable requirement – he was not shy.  At all. This little spark was Leo and we had to say goodbye to him…

Did you know that not all pita bread has pockets? I was this many days old when I learned this. I made sure to pick up pita bread during my shopping because I was making chicken salad (delish – by the way – chicken, mayo, seasonings, finely diced apple and finely diced green apple) sandwiches…

I recently started taking the hormone suppressant Anastrozole (as part of my breast cancer treatment).  Barring any surprises, I will be on this drug for the next five years.  That’s right, count ’em – five years! I was scared to death about taking this drug because of its numerous side effects.  Good news – I…

I am choosing to celebrate Labor Day by not laboring over a new blog post!

I grew up wanting to play this role. My first voice teacher in LA was the vocal coach for Lotte Lenya when she played the role on Broadway.

What happens when you try to turn a fat body into a thin body? Most of the time it simply does not work. Some bodies are just naturally fat bodies; and nature does all it can to keep those bodies fat. Fat bodies are the GOAT at holding onto their fat. It’s one reason why…

I got my first bra when I was in 6th grade. I do not remember the acquisition of this garment, only the circumstances leading up to it. My gym teacher called my mother to come in to explain that I NEEDED to get a bra.  I NEEDED to get a bra because part of the…

Having to pill a cat at 5:30 a.m. I know, WTF, right? Leo, our oldster tabby, needs an x-ray. The vet tried to do an x-ray and Leo proved to be determinedly uncooperative. (Has this vet ever met a cat?) So, tomorrow morning I am taking my fat old lady ass (and the skinny old…

I’ve got three books going right now.  That is really unusual for me.  I’m a read-it, finish-it, and start-the-next-one kind of gal.  But for unknown reasons, I find myself juggling three books. First – The Three Christs of Ypsilanti (Milton Rokeach).  I mean, come on, who could resist a title like that – especially if…