Simple Raw and Natural

The 5K training is still going well.  Yesterday, again, I ran and walked in intervals which included a total of 8 minutes running.  Lucy sees to it that I get in a few extra running minutes because after I walk her up the road she takes off lickity-split back towards the house once we make the turn to come home.  I run as fast as I can to keep from holding her back too much on the leash, but I can't keep up with her. We had a good time yesterday going to garage sales and estate sales.  We found a set of china, some Japanese tea sets, and a couple of books we can put in our E bay store.  We found some items we can use, too....a blue fruit bowl for $6.00, three candles for the coffee table for $8.00, a decorative box for $5.00, a lawn chair for me to sit in the garage with Travis for $3.00, a pitchfork for $4.00, a large ball of twine for $2.00, a some free pencils. Lunch yesterday was fruit smoothies made with peaches, apple, orange juice, kiwi, papaya, dates...

Travis, Arthur and I went to Park Island for lunch yesterday.  Park Island is an awesome little restaurant in Hot Springs, Arkansas, that serves organic, locally grown foods.  Here is a link to a wonderful article about Joseph Sheridan and Armando Ortiz, the owners. Park Island Organic Produce and Cafe As we left Park Island we noticed four large 300 gallon tanks which will be perfect for collecting rain water. They were asking $80.00 each for them.  Later in the afternoon Travis returned to get one of them, but he ended up buying two and Joseph and Armando delivered them to the house for us. We talked about raw foods and about getting Dr. Fielder to possibly do a seminar at the cafe when he comes to Hot Springs next May.  Joseph and Armando are nice folks. You know, it really doesn't matter what your diagnosis is or even whether you have been given a diagnosis at all.  In the practice of Nature Cure that is not important.  Our focus is not on seeking ...

Diet and exercise are equally important in a healthy lifestyle.  I have two new aps for the i-phone that I hope will help me include more exercise in my life, 5K Runner and Tai Chi.  For some reason, I committed to run a 5K in November with my daughter, Molly,  and grand-daughter, Ashlyn.  Since I have never run a 5K in my life, this may be pushing my limits.  We'll see how it goes.  My training yesterday was 30 minutes walking and running combined in intervals.  I ran a total of 8 minutes. I took a Tai Chi class one time and enjoyed it, but the time constraints of going to a class don't work for me at this time.  And besides,  I never could remember the movements well enough to practice at home.  The ap makes that part easy as it shows the postions and describes the movement while tranquil music plays in the background.  Dr. Fielder also supports the use of Tai Chi as an exercise. I have had some trouble dealing with anxiety an...