New Year’s resolutions. Ugh! Yes, it is that time of year when exercise equipment and gym membership sales surge and people make promises/commitments/vows/blood oaths/swear to lose weight. Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem, Red Mountain Weight Loss, Medifast. They are selling you the goal you are wanting. You want … Read more
Processed red meat has been found to be as dangerous as cigarettes, arsenic and asbestos. In October 2015, the reputable World Health Organization issued a two-thumbs down report about red and/or processed meats, placing them into the highest categories of carcinogens. Its agency for Research … Read more
There’s a reason that 39 million people (almost 13% of all Americans) have chosen to live in California. It’s an amazing place to live and explore. It’s got snow-capped mountains, warm-water beaches, jaw-dropping coastlines, world-class cities, fertile valleys, some of the best national parks in … Read more
“Hey sugar, Merry Christmas. Want a candy cane?” “Please don’t call me sugar. It is demeaning!” “Demeaning? What’s wrong with sugar? You are sweet. Sugar is sweet. There’s nothing demeaning about that.” “Are you kidding? Refined sugar is a killer. It’s THE most dangerous white … Read more
Got angry? Get funny. Humor seems to be one very effective form of therapy for frustrated consumers who find themselves dancing the Tortured Tango with a large, unresponsive Contemptuous Company who can’t distinguish its customers from an algebraic formula. At one time or another, we … Read more