Pi(e) Day. Instead of focusing on this frigid Indiana weather, I’m pondering pie. After all it’s Pi Day. I’m thinking a pie that’s easy, fast and not fussy. Minimal ingredients. Something that remind me spring is around the corner and summer (hot, humid days) will be here soon. A no-bake pie fits the bill, like my Lemonade No Bake Cream Pie. This light and fluffy pie is the absolute best remedy to create fast, easy and flavorful summertime desserts without even turning on the oven. Today ...
31 Reasons I’m Vibrant at Sixty. #13 Volunteer Time
Volunteering is such a win-win situation. It helps keeps me vibrant and it helps the receiving organization reach its goals. But I’m very judicious with my volunteer time. I say no frequently without feeling guilty. I really can’t be a productive or effective volunteer if I feel obligated, really don’t want to be there and/or feel angry. So I always think about ROI when deciding whether to volunteer for a person, entity or organization. ROI = return on investment. Will the time I invest be ...
31 Reasons I’m Vibrant at Sixty. #12 Standing Up Straight
Good posture. Standing and sitting up straight. I wish I could say I do it all the time and it’s one of the main reasons I’m vibrant at sixty. Instead, I have to remind myself daily to stand up straight or sit correctly in my chair. I find myself slouching/hunching in the check-out line at the grocery store or Target. While waiting for boxing class to start. On the elliptical or arc trainer at the YMCA. Setting up my segment displays at the television station. Sitting in my office writing, ...
31 Reasons I’m Vibrant at Sixty. #11 Balanced Party Planning
Balanced party planning. Or I could call this post “How a Food-Loving, Practical Dietitian Plans a Party.” Jeff and I are having friends over next weekend for dinner. I have created a fabulous Guinness and Irish-Inspired Menu. I absolutely love entertaining. The funny thing about entertaining, though, is I love the pre-planning creative process just as much as the cooking, baking and socializing. Creativity is part of what keeps me vibrant, along with spending time with close ...
31 Reasons I’m Vibrant at Sixty. #10 Curiosity Part Two: Fashion and Style
My incessant curiosity about fashion helps keep me vibrant. I’ve never been a true fashionista, as I refuse to wear certain clothes and styles just because they’re “in.” I’m more into dressing nicely or whatever you call “put together.” I like to dress for the occasion and I like to buy a few new pieces every season to be “in style.” Just two seasons for me though – fall/winter and spring/summer. Budgetary reasons. Oh, and before I forget, my favorite accessories are belts and neck ...
31 Reasons I’m Vibrant at Sixty. #9 Pausing To Be Thankful.
I just can’t post anything about being vibrant today in light of what’s going on around me. I live in Whitestown, Indiana, which is Boone County. In about 30 minutes, the funeral procession for Boone County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Pickett will pass just one-half mile from my home. Deputy Pickett was killed last Friday by a suspect fleeing from police. Deputy Pickett was only 34 years old and leaves behind a wife and two small boys. I can’t imagine. My grandsons are 3, 5 and 8 years old. I ...
31 Reasons I’m Vibrant at Sixty. #8 Flapper Mentality
My flapper mentality has helped keep me vibrant through the years. Why? Consider this definition from Merriam-Webster. Flapper: a young woman of the period of World War I and the following decade who showed freedom from conventions (as in conduct). So a woman somewhat unconventional. Not being bound by or in accordance with convention -- the typical, customary, usual, generally believed rules of conduct or behavior. Being out of the ordinary. I think that means being Uniquely Me, being ...
Celebrate with Hot Reuben Dip
Whether it's for a St. Patrick's Day or March Madness party, you'll score with guests when you serve my Hot Reuben Dip. So with both luck of the Irish and March Madness spirit, I'll explain why this is a winning dish at your next gathering. Three point play: party foods that are easy to make, taste great and please even the pickiest fan. Rebound: with my Hot Reuben Dip. Half court defense and offensive: soften cream cheese on the counter for about 30 minutes. Shred Swiss cheese (or open ...
31 Reasons I’m Vibrant at Sixty. #7 Curiosity Part One: Words
One of the first things I do every morning while drinking that first cup of coffee is get the Word of the Day on my phone. I suppose you could call me a wordie. At least you’d be using a real word. Wordie is now one of the 850 new words Merriam-Webster added to their dictionary Monday. This is exciting news for me. I am intrigued by words. I love learning new words. It’s this curiosity about words that I feel contributes to my vibrancy as I age. I consider words brain-boosting fuel. I ...
31 Reasons I’m Vibrant at Sixty: #6 Backup Plan with BVM
Flexibility and always having a backup plan help keep me healthy and vibrant. Less stressed and sane, too. Today was filled with project deadlines, invoices, and prepping for tomorrow's TV segment. And taking a shortened power walk in the cold (23 minutes). Time was tight and my to-do list was long. I knew getting my preferred #6 post up (Curiosity Part 1: Words or Spicy Shoes and Boots Part 1) was probably not going to happen. So at about 4 pm I started creating that backup plan in the back of ...
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