

Books I Read in 2018
1. Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet: Indian Traditions in Beauty and Health Shalini Devi Holkar and Sharada Dwivedi 2. Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth Peter Kelder 3. Smarter, Faster, Better: the Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business Charles Duhigg 4. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business Charles Duhigg 5. The Practice of Healing Prayer: a How-To-Guide for Catholics Francis MacNutt 6. The Energy Cure: Unraveling the Mystery of Hands-On


My Favorite Foods
I enjoy so many foods that I cannot pinpoint "favorite" very easily. I usually enjoy entire groups of foods. It is easier to describe the foods and flavors I despise such as mint (in all of its forms) and cinnamon. So here are food groups, styles and flavors that I enjoy, despite focusing on a particular food. FRUIT I love fruit more than any of the food groups combined. If I could only eat fruit for the rest of my life, I would not be too upset about it. Some of my top favo


2018 vs. 2019: I Am My Own Competition
At the beginning of each year, I write a list titled "WINS" and place it in my binder. Throughout the year, whenever I accomplish a goal or succeed in something unplanned, I write it down on the list. Whenever I feel discouraged or believe that I have not done anything of value, I look to the list for motivation. I enjoy comparing the years of my achievements because it strengthens my efforts. The only person who I am competing with is myself. In 2018, I had many wins, thoug