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Occupy Grown-ups Table is Part of Living The American Dream

Last updated on September 30th, 2012 at 08:02 am The biennial Thanksgiving celebration with my husband’s family at the breath-taking Oregon Coast, began with our little family’s “prep” at our home here in the vineyard, fifty miles east. Baking from scratch:  Four dozen white chocolate lemon-lavender biscotti, one dozen “Fallnut Cookies,” a round of sour cream, semolina herb bread, two loaves…
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The Lizard brain by Dr. Whybrow

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Money Impulse and The Lizard Brain

Last updated on July 14th, 2022 at 03:28 pmAllow me to tell you my tale of money, the lizard brain, the Big Change, and me. I was reading a great article in a past issue of Vanity Fair magazine, about how California is the poster child for economic collapse. If you live in California and feel like having a big…
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Independent Fashion Designers Inspire a Triathlete

Last updated on December 30th, 2018 at 01:36 amEvery now and then I have to step away from my health and fitness dream of becoming a triathlete and focus on something else. You have to be careful not to over-obsess about your dream progress so you don’t become burned out and quit. I’ve learned the best thing for my peace…
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Positive Thursday: Living in Gratitude

Last updated on July 13th, 2022 at 02:03 pmThis week’s Positive Thursday is the mega-thankful day, Thanksgiving. It’s a reminder for us to reconnect with living in gratitude. Research has shown that feeling grateful supports a more positive attitude and relieves stress because the brain releases a surge of dopamine when we are thankful. So in honor of Thanksgiving, let’s…
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