“Daddy, what’s credit?”

So, this morning after breakfast, Ellie was sitting on my lap as Sonja read about Italy’s financial crisis.  Ellie, who is six years old, asked me, “Daddy, what’s credit?”  “This will be interesting,” I thought.  The conversation went like this: “Well, have you ever heard Mommy or me talk about a credit card?” “Uh, yeah,… Continue reading “Daddy, what’s credit?”

Metabolic Thanksgiving Appetizer

I just finished a killer workout that is going to ensure that I’ll be absolutely starving right about (Thanksgiving!) dinnertime.  It’s a Crossfit workout called “Cindy,” and it involves… As many rounds as possible (AMRAP) in 20 minutes of… 5 pull-ups 10 push-ups 15 squats Now, I’ve done this workout twice in the last year,… Continue reading Metabolic Thanksgiving Appetizer

Cancer Causers

On the 11/22/11 Dr. Oz show, it was stated that smoking causes 30% of cancers of all cancer cases in America, no surprise.  Next to that, being overweight also causes 30% of all cancers.  Fat is fuel for cancer growth.  Crazy scary. What can you do?  Exercise, have a low salt diet, and get potassium. … Continue reading Cancer Causers

WinCo Wednesdays 11/22/11

I have listed below some selected “Extra Savings” prices (WinCo’s version of a sale) along with some commonly consumed grocery items.  Unfortunately these prices are subject to change without notice, so these deals were valid Tuesday, 11/22, in the Marysville, WA area, and it will, at least, give you an idea of prices there: WinCo   … Continue reading WinCo Wednesdays 11/22/11