Posted June 23, 2018 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
She had usually baked a cheesecake for her husband’s birthday. He would have been 63.
She bought a piece of cheesecake to take home.
When she got home and opened the box, inside were two forks dipped in chocolate….
These are sacred stories. Pay attention to happenings in your life. Do […]
Posted June 17, 2018 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Often we let bias and opinion get in our way. I am often shocked to discover that I really enjoy something made with substances I don’t even like. For example, cucumber salsa is delicious, and I don’t even like cucumbers. A friend was over for dinner when I made Risotto. “Fred does […]
Posted June 16, 2018 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
After she and her husband retired, he built their dream home. One of his favorite things in the house was a gas fireplace.
She was always cold in the mornings and he would get up and turn on the fireplace.
She often chided him about doing that, saying it used too […]
Posted June 10, 2018 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
No one said the information age would be easy. Certainly we are inundated with as much fiction as fact. Even the facts change (such as with margarine or eggs) over time.
According to an article published recently, at least for right now, the opinion seems to be in favor of paper […]
Posted June 9, 2018 in Sacred Stories By Debra Basham Sacred Stories
She called to get her car in for service. She was hoping for an appointment on Thursday of that week because she was going to be house-bound with some workers coming.
The auto repair shop could not get her car in until the following week on Thursday.
Soon after the workers […]
Posted June 3, 2018 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Each year about this time it is good to remember it is tick time again. We all love being outside in the warmth and it is wonderful to enjoy nature. We can be wise and stay well, at this and every time of year.
Please scan some of my past tips […]
Posted May 27, 2018 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
Memorial Day is usually thought to be about remembering those men and woman who died in active duty (as a soldier or while serving in the armed forces). Many cultures are better with ways of remembering than our contemporary Western mindset.
For example, I posted a blog titled “Bench Chat” on […]
Posted May 20, 2018 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
“Salt is what makes things taste bad when it isn’t in them.” – Unknown
We all understand the adverse conditions from eating too much processed food packed with salt. However, salt is essential to all mammals, and that includes you and me.
(See “Different Types of Salt” to learn where different salts […]
Posted May 13, 2018 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
A celebration of mothers has been part of human history for a very long time. The ancient Greek and Roman traditions are an example of that. In the U.S., “Mother’s Day” has been celebrated since 1906.
Not every individual had a perfect relationship with a physical mother.
Fortunately, some cultures […]
Posted May 6, 2018 in Debras Wellness Tips By Debra Basham Debra’s Wellness Tips
The flower children of the 1960’s chose the mantra of “flower power.” Research is now showing they were on to something big.
Flowers are good for people—potted, planted, cut, or dried. Even photos or paintings of flowers improves our mood and boosts our health.
Place a bouquet of cut flowers on […]
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