It has been one month since I had my hip replaced at the Swedish Orthopedic Institute in Seattle. The last time I had spent any time at Swedish was to give birth to my sons in the mid 80’s. Due to Covid 19 there are strict rules and limits regarding who can come in with […]
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Yes we begin to age on the day we are born, but how we age is up to us. We have a significant amount of control by focusing on living a healthy lifestyle, which is a larger determinant of our health than genetics is. Here are changes to expect as you continue aging — and […]
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On January 1, 2019 I was in Leavenworth Washington. Although there was snow on the ground, it had melted off of the roads and I was able to bundle up for a bike up Ski Hill. The camera is one of my favorite features on my smart phone. I love to look back to see what […]
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Can it be just four short years ago the sun set on this special McYalowitz day? The setting and weather were so perfect for your wedding! Happy 4th Anniversary Kevan & Grace! The sweet sisters and the wild brothers, along with family and friends, came together to celebrate your love! And then we ate… wow did […]
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There are an unlimited number of ways to play. One of my favorite ways to play is by spending time in the kitchen. I especially love cooking with family and friends. It is like a double dose of fun. My featured photo is a mostly vegan meal I made for some special young women in […]
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Easter Sunday we had a delicious family dinner on Vashon Island. It turned out to be a beautiful day by the water. The amazing meal was prepared by my son and daughter-in-law. In past blog posts, I spoke of the importance of sharing a meal together regularly as an important way to connect with others. […]
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Pictured is my mom’s Thanksgiving table in 2016. I often sent her flowers for Thanksgiving so she would know I was with her in spirit. Edie loved cooking for her family and friends. Even as it became more difficult to prepare the Thanksgiving meal, it was important for her to keep the tradition, one she […]
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Family and friend dinners build relationships. Sharing a meal together regularly is an important way to connect with others. Whenever I went home for a visit, my mom and I would share all of our meals. Here she is sitting in her kitchen with her apple, tomato soup, and toasted cheese sandwich. Since my mom […]
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Yesterday was World Food Day which is celebrated annually. World Food Day celebrates the creation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on October 16, 1945 in Quebec, Canada. Each year a different theme is chosen in order to highlight areas needed for action and provide a common focus. This year’s theme is “Climate is changing. […]
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