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Celebrating Your Cheat Meal


lasagna thumb Celebrating Your Cheat Meal If you’re going to indulge in a cheat meal, it doesn’t get any better than this. It’s comfort food loaded with cheese and fat. Welcome to National Lasagna Day!

Lasagna, I have to say, is my absolute favorite indulgence food. I almost have to thank goodness that it is a relatively expensive and labor-intensive meal. I love a good lasagna, but frankly, I don’t relish making it.

My favorite lasagna has whole milk ricotta. Why skimp? If you’re indulging, you’re indulging. My mom used to make it with cottage cheese. I cringe at the thought today. I prefer a meat sauce, rich with ripe tomatoes. There also has to be plenty of mozzarella cheese. Make it part-skim, if that will make you feel any better.

Of course, lasagna is not complete without a good Chianti. You just haven’t eat Italian food without a good wine. It begs for it.

Today is a day for indulging the Italian in you. Enjoy and eat well!

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Protect Your Eyes


sunglasseseyeprotection thumb Protect Your Eyes You are probably well aware of the importance of wearing sunscreens. They protect you from the harmful UVA and UVB rays which can cause aging, sunburns, and wrinkles. However, have you given thought about how to protect your eyes?

When you are out in the sun, your eyes are experiencing the same stress. That is why sunglasses are so important. They can protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays in addition to the protection afforded by your contacts, if you use them.

Your sight is too important to treat lightly. Whenever you are outside, wear sunglasses. If anything, they will prevent the wrinkles you might get from squinting.

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Take a Stroll to Ease Stress


There is a wonderful ring to the word, saunter. It implies a leisurely walk with no destination in mind, a time to let go of stress and just take a stroll. Welcome to World Sauntering Day!

How refreshing to know that such a day even exists! Here is a holiday to remember ourselves to slow down. Forget the deadlines. Forget the rushing. Now is the time for a pleasant walk, taking in the sights.

While I do bike, I prefer to walk for my cardio activity. Anything other than walking is too fast for my tastes. I’ll miss the spring wildflowers just coming up or the deer standing still while we pass. I may even miss the $20 bill someone lost while running down this same path.

This is the kind of holiday that I will make it a point to remember and celebrate. Anyone up for a stroll in the park?

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