Friday's Parting Thoughts

I thought I'd end the week with a thought, or in this case, the lack thereof.



Looks like these two were a couple of those who got "left behind." If there are arrows painted, maybe they'll find directions to someplace that can help.

That's it. I'm opting for private school.

Big Butts for Good Health, say experts

Stop laughing at me, ladies. I love my big butt. I'm sorry, but it's true.
And new research shows now, my big butt loves me, too.
Harvard researchers say that having some curves could be good for health. Said one, Dr. Ronald Kahn,

I think it's an important result because not only does it say that not all fat is bad, but I think it points to a special aspect of fat where we need to do more research.

They played with mice fat to see the results on diseases. Not all fat has negative effects, they said. They found that butt fat releases hormones that may protect against Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

People with the apple shape, where fat is stored around the tummy, can be more prone to type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Those with pear-shaped bodies, where fat is collected in the buttocks, are less likely to have these disorders.

So what's that following me around? Good health.

And so it begins...

In case you haven't been updated on my life, the boys and I will have much more time together. I'm currently doing freelance blog work for my near-n-dear friends at Nature's Child.
But now the real work begins!
Elijah, Lucian, and I will use this time to live life peacefully every day. Together with Arabelle and Mark, we'll explore the farmland around us, work on our country home, and grow our own food.


It's important to us that we live a natural, minimally chemical life, and I'll certainly still be following all of those issues. Chemicals such as bisphenol-A, phthalates, formaldehyde, and heavy metals are leaving a legacy of harm on our children. I follow developments with these creepies, and I will continue to bring it to the forefront for discussion.
Here at this blogspot is where I can post some of my real-world tips on living greener. We all have flaws, myself included (does anyone want to mark the time and date on that?!), but in trying to shrink our carbon footprints, we also have to be realistic. "Green" living isn't green if you trash all you currently have to buy organic high-priced items. That said, there are ways that you can fit thoughtful, natural, eco-minded purchases into your budget. I'll focus on that here, too.
And don't forget family: these critters are growing so fast, and I want everyone to be able to keep up! Whether you feel like you're missing out on Arabelle's sweet sassiness, Elijah's dinosaur-tooth grin, or Lucian's tinker toy creations, here's where you can get your kid fix.

Please join me as I chronicle this natural, crazy life. And I love a good discussion, so pass it on...