Author Archives: Alaska Girl at Heart

Recipes as Guidelines

I have a good problem…my tomatoes are producing more than I can eat.  I’ve given tomatoes to a neighbor and a good friend more than once this summer.  Today it became obvious that I needed to use some of my tomatoes in a recipe (instead of popping them like candy).  Tomato sauce was my first […]

Thankful Thursday: Time Off for Fun

Frequently I’m frustrated with my job.  After being at the same company for almost eleven years (which is a long time in the technology industry), I find it challenging to put up with the constantly revolving door of new employees.  Everyone is so excited to make their mark when they start.  They think every thought […]

How Doctors Tell You To Lose Weight

The other day a friend confessed to me, devastated, that he doctor told her that she should consider bariatric surgery.  OMG…are you freaking kidding.  My friend is over 5’9″ and she weighs a bit over 200 pounds.  While she is not at an ideal weight and maybe she even falls into the “obese” category (like […]

Thankful Thursday: My Mom is Near Perfect

Once finished I realized I ramble a lot in this post…but, I think my point will be made. Today, for Thankful Thursday, my mom is on my mind.  I often feel guilty about the close relationship I have with my mom.  I have friends whose relationships are strained.  Today I feel guilty because my dear […]

How Much Does it Cost to Fall of the “Get Healthy” Band Wagon?

For me, just over $16. I seriously considered not confessing my fall of the band wagon, but what would be the point of sharing only some of my secrets on this blog.  Why not put it all out there? At the beginning of the year, I had the best intentions.  And, I still do.  But, […]