There was a time when I just couldn’t accept a compliment. If I was told something I did was kind, I felt it necessary to contradict with an “it’s what anybody would do” or give a mumbled non-response. As I got older, I realized such a response was less humble than it was annoying. It…
Friday Five is a random assortment of tips, thoughts or ideas. They may be connected, they may not. But they will be brief and leave you either informed, entertained, or with a smile on your face. On a good day we’ll hit all three! 1. A go-to product. I always have a pack of Mission…
In the olden days, when we had to walk across the room to change the TV station and gyms still had butt-belt vibrating machines, losing weight included a lot of skinned chicken and copious amounts of cottage cheese. (“Just add a canned peach or pear, sprinkle with cinnamon and viola – a delicious desert!” Yeah,…
Friday Five is a random assortment of tips, thoughts or ideas. They may be connected, they may not. But they will be brief and leave you either informed, entertained, or with a smile on your face. On a good day we’ll hit all three! 1. New product to try. In spite of the fact I’m…
Thanks for showing up for our blog launch! We’re Mel. You’ve heard of Brangelina? Bennifer? Kimye? Since we’re another great couple – best buds from way (OK, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay) back, we’ve adopted the joined name thing to simplify. M and El – get it? Mel! So easy. We’re counting on you to help us evolve. Our…