Today is Christmas Eve, the day before our savior’s birth. On Christmas Day families come together to share the celebration of Christmas. Many people will not even express the word “Christmas” because they wish to be ‘politically correct’ with happy holidays. To that, I truly say, ‘bah humbug!’ Why do we worry about being politically …
Since last Wednesday I have been sick with the sniffles, an annoying cough and a total lack of energy. I find it incredibly difficult to eat during an illness. What is the point to cook, or eat if you cannot smell and taste the food? This will be a short blog since most of the …
Thursday is always the ‘d’ day — dreaded day! I have Thursday morning blocked off every week for my Weight Watchers meeting. With each meeting I take a silent breath, in hopes there is a weight loss. When I joined in March, 2011, my goal each week was to lost 2 or 3 pounds. Quickly, …
While writing today, I came across something that I feel I must write about. As a child and a young adult, I was always addressed as “Little Miss Goody-Two-Shoes.” My mother said it was not a term of endearment and that ‘when kids call you “Little Miss Goody-Two-Shoes” they are ‘putting you down.’ Each time …
Over the weekend, I spent time with some of my dearest friends, at their annual Christmas party. Of course, since I am on Weight Watchers, it is truly hard to stick to Power Points and count them, especially when away from home. I anticipated I would gain weight; however, all I did was to practice …
Barbie Perkins-Cooper, Author 