A couple of years ago, we had a ductless HVAC system put in.  To install it, the contractors had to cut a square out of our cement patio for drainage next to the compressor.  For the next couple of years, I steadfastly ignored that hole in the patio.  It didn’t need to stay open –…

Despite what the latest headlines have been screaming at you, I would say – It depends. For one thing, it depends on what your definition of “fit” is.  So here’s a study that is only looking at two very specific things – BMI and cardiovascular disease (CVD).    https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjpc/zwaa151 And the researchers find In summary,…

From time to time, my Mom would make me things.  They were (and still are) each so special to me. One of my favorites is my Dammit Doll. It is a primitive triangular shaped blue cloth doll with white yarn hair and a silly little face.  But what is even better is it has a…

And I don’t mean “Way To Go”. I am feeling so old right now. I saw a commercial that just made me go – ewwwwww. Have you seen this?  It’s for Always sanitary pads and it’s called “What the gush.” All about how you can’t plan for those “gush” moments but Always will protect you.…

When I was a student at Delta College (aka Tri-High), I took some theater classes.  One was a beginning acting class. Think Morales singing Nothing. And, we all know, when I get bored I tend to find ways to amuse myself. One assignment was to mime something. We had people doing the “box” mime; we…

Mark Twain said: Man is the only animal that blushes.  Or needs to. And I will admit I have done a lot of things that would make any sensible person blush. And being a white girl from Michigan (land of some extremely white people – of which I am one); my skin is often reflective…

Some of you may follow my dear friend Kat Colter, who has published wonderful fat-positive coloring books (and yes, they are still available on Amazon (31 Days of Love: A Coloring Book for Trying Times; and Kat’s Coloring Celebration: A Magical Coloring Book for the Kid in You). Well, now Kat has expanded her art…

Lately, online, I am pummeled by advertising for a flavored water with the brand name “Hint”. I wish Hint would leave me alone. I tried Hint. It’s crap. It is supposed to be fruit “infused” water. Sure, if by fruit they mean the bitter, bitter rind; because that is what this stuff is.  Bitter as…

Although, I’m writing about a truly WTF situation, I am one excited fat old lady. I have my appointment for my first COVID vaccine shot. My HMO, Kaiser, has been dragging its feet.  I don’t know what is up with them, but they are still on tier 1A (healthcare workers and 75 and over –…

I just finished this Netflix original (British) series (Season 1 – and I hope there’s a Season 2), The Stranger (on Netflix). The basis of the plot is a young woman, nobody knows, goes up to people and tells them a deep dark secret (and provides proof of the truth of what she’s said).  Sometimes,…