Happy Sober Summertime!
A perfect summer day is when
the sun
is shining, the breeze is
blowing,
the birds are singing and the
lawn mower is broken.
~James Dent
Have you made your Summer
Reading List yet? My favorite items to purchase on Amazon are books. This past
year my favorites include This Naked Mind and the accompanying The
Alcohol Experiment by Annie Grace. The scientific, evidence-based
information she shares can be applied toward any type of negative behavior.
Last September I embarked on the 100-Day Experiment to prepare for the Sober
October movement I was covering for the Oct 2021 magazine. Now nine months
later, I still enjoy the path of freedom found from avoiding all types of
alcohol. And, yes, I did love red wine and the time I spent living in Provence,
France. This Naked Mind book is an easy read, often humorous, and very
educational—relatable to all adult ages/genders.
Another recently discovered,
favorite book: Mocktail Party: 75 Plant-Based, Non-Alcoholic Recipes for
Every Occasion by Kerry Benson, MS, RD & Diana Licalzi, MS, RD. I
recommend the hard cover edition for every beverage enthusiast. With a passion
for good taste, both authors are Registered Dieticians, and they know how to
throw a party! Get ready for July 4th: The seasonal ingredients for Red, White &
Blue SANS-Gria are easy to find. See our special Alcohol-Free section for recipes and get ready to
Muddle and Shake! Summer is arriving—when it gets hot, everyone loves a cool
drink. However, those drinks imbibed with alcohol (aka ethanol), including wine
and beer, are not your liquid friends! If you want to stay hydrated—and
happy—get your Mocktails on. By incorporating organic herbs with fruit grown
locally, perk up your energy!
Each June, in conjunction with Father’s Day, we celebrate men. As
complicated as it may be at times to live with them, we women know they are a necessary ingredient in
our lives—whether they be friends, husbands, fathers, grandfathers or mentors.
Whatever the male role in our lives, we need to encourage them to take care of
themselves. So often they give too little thought to their own health care. Our feature article, "The Healing of the Modern Man," redefines emotional
power. You can also find the gift from an imperfect father in this month's Inspiration department. And, of
course, women will benefit, too. We are all connected!
Speaking of
connectivity and being linked together, some friends tease me about my choice
to use earthlink.net as my internet provider. There is a reason I still do—it
is not archaic. First, I love the term “earthlink” and I appreciate that Big
Tech censorship is not as profound as on gmail and yahoo. Maybe someday I’ll
switch to Elon Musk’s Starlink? (From my friends who live in rural areas of
this country, I am hearing favorable reports about Starlink’s reliability and
fast service. Hmmm.)
Even though I am not
a fan of excessive cell phone use, smart phones do have perks. After reading "Technology Meets Nature," I downloaded an APP for my next exploration walk/hike.
I do like to identify plants and mushrooms and unusual (natural) bugs.
Now, what about dog
walking? Are you doing it right or wrong? I always leave my cell powered off,
so I’m doing it right! The worst thing you can do is text (or chat) when
sharing special time with your 4-legged friends. In our Natural Pet department this month, find out if YOU
are a Misbehaving Dog Walker!
Finally, this June edition
marks the completion of our 22nd year publishing in Central Florida!
We love making a healthy difference in the lives of all who enjoy this
magazine. Thank you all for your input, loyalty and support. We distribute
throughout 4 counties: Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola.
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Happy Sober Summertime,
Feel Good • Live Simply • Laugh More
From our October 2021 edition
Discover The 6 Reasons I No Longer Drink Alcohol
Despite years of loving alcohol, I no longer drink alcohol. I am not a recovering alcoholic, nor do I have any religious (or otherwise) views which dictate abstinence. It’s simply that I ... Read More »
