A place where I like to go, sort of a hiberna of sorts, to share my thoughts which would otherwise go dormant. So- read, post, comment or criticize. Welkom, Willkomme, Khosh aamadid, Vælkomin, Willkommen and WELCOME to you.noreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:59:14 -0700Blogger http://www.blogger.com26125http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/en-usnoA place where I like to go, sort of a hiberna of sorts, to share my thoughts which would otherwise go dormant. So- read, post, comment or criticize. Welkom, Willkomme, Khosh aamadid, Vælkomin, Willkommen and WELCOME to you.noreply@blogger.comhttp://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/10/coffee-or-tea.htmlCoffeeespressoteanoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Tue, 2 Oct 2007 21:13:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-1392981064680911389Hi there, I need to figure out how to do the "poll" feature thing.So, i was curious to know: Coffee or Tea? Or both? Or neither- if so explain!? (Espresso or such).0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/10/greys-anatomy-private-practice-so-what.htmlGreys AnatomyhitPrivate Practicespin offTVnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Tue, 2 Oct 2007 20:50:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-8692861386429878418I watched the first episode of Greys and Private Practice. So- who thinks it was a good idea to spin off? Is it going to be a hit? Or will Grey's loose its following?0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/10/ron-paul-poll.htmlDebateGiulianiGOPPBSpollRomneyRon Paulnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Tue, 2 Oct 2007 20:45:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-9146700189355763650Hi there- i want to create a poll or opinion post- Who out there is on board with Ron Paul? How many know who he is, and are you planning on voting for him? Have you been following the GOP debates? And what do you think of the recent GOP debate on PBS, when the "main guys" ie: Giuliani, Romney, and the other top guns didnt show.I dont want to mention my personal beliefs just yet- i will wait and 0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/09/i-feel-like-ive-seen-light.htmlarticlebloglaunchmake money with a blogMoving onvaluewritingnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:19:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-2464218532523500877OK, i hope this is the last least purposeful blog I ever write! I have just read Steve Pavlinas blog for the past few hours, and have gained so much insight!! I have always felt I had value to give to the world, I never knew how to apply it. I now realize my scatter brained excuse for a blog is not a failure, but the base to launch me up to the stratosphere. I am excited. I am going to officially0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/09/does-anyone-have-any-ideas-about.htmlbig ideachefcookbookcookiesculinaryenterpeneurgranolahealth food storesinventjoint venture capitalnew businessnew self employeedorganicstart own businessyoungnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Sat, 8 Sep 2007 12:16:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-3717963910484276236I am so frustrated! My husband and I are both smart, (or at least we consider ourselves to be :P), we both have a lot of different training and experience yet we are having the most difficult time starting our own business! Why cant we create something, invent something or fall onto something big?! I tried my own cookbook a few years ago, but missed the low carb wave. All that work, and so little0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/03/gm-foods-danger-hidden-in-your_24.htmlGMhealth food storesricenoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Sat, 24 Mar 2007 07:16:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-435054743552014360I am appalled at the amount of GM (Genetically Modified) Foods that are lurking in our supermarket shelves- one of the reasons I avoid major supermarket chains and opt for either Whole Foods or my current local mini-chain Mrs. Greens... I even found GM foods at my local Trader Joes in CT- which shocked me. (Honey O's cereal, non organic). Why should you avoid GM foods? Well- from my research- 0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/03/i-recently-wrote-about-my-experience.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Sat, 24 Mar 2007 07:13:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-3042062484608176530I recently wrote about my experience going organic, and how it has actually helped me to reduce costs. In general, not only am i eating less b/c I am following a pure, natural diet containing mainly whole foods (nothing processed), I am less likely to opt to eat out- which we all know is expensive. I found on one of my favorite health sites: www.mercola.com, yet another example explaining how 0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/03/chocolate-does-not-contain-caffeine-huh.htmlcaffeinechocolatedarkstimulanttheobrominenoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Thu, 22 Mar 2007 19:25:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-5413915705930138296Really interesting info on chocolate & caffeine.... (to go directly to link: http://www.mrkland.com/fun/xocoatl/caffeine.htm)Chocolate does not contain Caffeine. There is a persistent urban legend that Chocolate contains caffeine. It would seem that this rumor is based primarily on a confusion between two similar alkaloids: caffeine and Theobromine. Theobromine is the active ingredient in 4http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/03/organic-prooves-to-be-cheaper-after-all.htmlCheaperCJDMad Cow DiseaseorganicSustainablenoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Sun, 18 Mar 2007 13:07:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-3977533910107677838Who would have thunk!!?? Not me!My husband and I were calculating our taxes for last year, and in doing so we figured out we averaged $39/day on food, when we were eating fast food at least twice, sometimes even 3 times/day. Ouch. So far, going all organic has not only help me shed pounds (organic in conjunction w/ low carb), but trim my wallet as well!We have spent an average of $21/day on food,0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/03/some-must-see-movies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:20:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-6925506345064385266The Future of Food- Watch all 7 parts on You Tube for free! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvLBMXC_D0QBy Deborah Garcia http://www.thefutureoffood.com/AboutFOF.htmSupersize Me -Watch intro on You Tube- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V168xofxgu0The Smoking Fry - A must see! (ever wonder what nature can, or shall we say, CANT do to a McDonalds French fry ??? Find out here: http://www.youtube.com/0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/03/atkins-makes-newsyet-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Wed, 7 Mar 2007 12:54:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-5626842691171067869As you know I am an advocate for healthy eating, which to me means many things that the Atkins diet also means. I believe in eating Less of the following when trying to slim down and improve health: Sugar, White carbs, Starch and More of the following: healthy Fats, Fiber, Fruits/Veggies. So- where is the big discrepancy? I feel its due to Atkins lackadaisical attitude about Fat, and possibly 0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/03/and-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Fri, 2 Mar 2007 09:21:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-2744345974477538802too cool.....0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/03/oh-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Fri, 2 Mar 2007 09:18:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-5605689288720089881i can do this with my computer0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/03/new-macbook.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Fri, 2 Mar 2007 09:14:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-4009351200663481512I got a new computer two days ago, after my (expensive) dell wouldnt charge its batteries and shorted out every new battery I would plug into it. I couldnt take any chances, so I went to Mac in the Westchester mall and had a really great experience. the sales guy spent over an hour talking, showing, demonstrating, teaching etc. It was a fabulous experience, and I LOVE my new computer. Its way 0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/03/recipes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Fri, 2 Mar 2007 09:12:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-1696486158389354904If anyone is here and reading this, what do you think of Rosie on the view? Personally, I like her- I sent her some info (as well as Oprah and others) on CJD. She didnt answer my question yet- but i am not giving up. I will post the response I get here- If i do get one. Persistance!!0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/03/why-all-organic-diet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Thu, 1 Mar 2007 20:46:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-960679760000676368I feel that it is, somewhat even more so than calories, carbs or fat grams, "going organic" is not just a fad, trend or something that is going to disapear. If i had my money on something, I would invest in the many organic farms that are making it big now, and in the future. I personally have experienced a major health turn around in only 2 weeks from changing my diet to a 98.5% Organic diet (0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/02/wow-what-read.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:54:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-6997271620678254213I have been reading an amazingly interesting book, available online- for free! A Comparison of Primitive and Modern Diets and Their Effects by Weston A. Price. For anyone interested in the paleo diet, or in visually comparing the effects of modern diet on mankind, this is a must read. The pics speak for themselves.And- it is available for free online, including illustrations!Enjoy: http://0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/02/on-eating-out-organically-is-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:26:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-5721672619080746074I am really fed up with the lack of restaurants that offer affordable, quality organic food. In fact- i dont know of really any. There are a bunch of great eateries in my area, but within a 20 mile radius of my town, most, if not all of the eateries that offer organic cuisines are really pricey. Hence- another reason that I will continue to boycott traditional, chain linked, fast food, mass 0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/02/when-life-hands-you-lemons.htmlacidacid alkaline dietdietlemon juicelemonslimelime juicenoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:09:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-6163258527107292487squeeze into a glass of water (or seltzer) and drink up! Wow- after researching the acid-alkaline diet over the years, I have begun to drink lemon water instead of my regular water (i drink 4-6 glasses/day) .. as its supposed to have an alkalizing effect (for more info and debate on the acid-alkaline diet click here: http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?threadid=324519. Just because one is 0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/02/low-carb-is-perfect-way-of-life-with.htmlCJDcookbookdairydietebaylow carbomnivoresnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Sat, 17 Feb 2007 05:45:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-9155428229405565147I am really proud of a cookbook, that i self published in late 05, Full Flavored Low carb Favorites, available on ebay (http://myworld.ebay.com/rnrcorners). I will admit though after the book being published, I almost fell to the media hype from my diet that I adhered to so closely for 5+years. This past year was a rough one for me for a number of reasons, but i have to say- eating out, fast food0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/02/whats-in-gum-anyway.htmlchewingcowsgumtridentnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:51:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-8244171481668407650After going "organic" and having a bunch of good days of 'clean' eating, (and a darling husband trying to comply- after cutely suggesting that we solely exist on water once i told him what was in his food....) ..I admit- i am really really feeling good, and well- cleaner! This must be what my sister was talking about when she spent the summer in Italy a few years ago. I went into a gas station to0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/02/dark-chocolate.htmlchocolatecocoadarkvalentines daynoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:06:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-8394060201268720069 Lately- ive been watching my carbs (ive tried just about everything else, that is the only thing that seems to work for me- plus strangely- i enjoy it... (www.lcarb.com for proof). Anyhow- i love dark chocolate! I read that it has more flavonoids then most other foods which improve circulation and prevent disease. Yeah. And even better, a whole bar (i dont eat a whole bar) but a whole bar has0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/02/oin-tens-of-thousands-of-citizens-and.htmlCJDMad coworganicpetitionnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:08:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-3681720313243369606http://www.organicconsumers.org/madcow.cfm"Energy and persistence conquer all things".- Benjamin Franklin 0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/02/scientists-say-milk-from-infected-cow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:53:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-8742807944811015150http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_3826.cfm0http://solstitium-hiberna.blogspot.com/2007/02/mad-cow-epidemic-that-you-need-to-know.htmlCJDMad coworganicnoreply@blogger.com (hiberna)Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:39:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8690232655566762319.post-1836086210080059397Mad Cow Disease- (BSE)- is the Government covering up an epidemic?(1) Some of my motivation in starting this post stems from losing my Grandfather, a vibrant, 58 year old man, who died from CJD in 1998. It is a horrible disease with a horrible outcome, a death sentence, as there is no cure. We don’t know how he contracted it, as it was labeled “sporadic”, essentially that the cause is unknown0