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Day Thirteen – Kicking the Sugar Pimp in the Groceries for Thirty Days

At this point, I usually quit! I’m approaching the half way point and… Someone shoved me off the wagon yesterday. My neighbor made the hubby a cake and I wasn’t willing to be rude. Perhaps I should have stuck to my guns and had a cup of coffee instead. I could have waddled in guilt… Read More »

Day Eight – Kicking the Sugar Pimp in the Groceries for Thirty Days

Tonight’s the night ya’ll… I’m hosting a wonderful birthday party for my lovely husband. And this means (you know it), Carrot Cake! If I can walk way from this temptation, I can do the rest of this month in a most beast like fashion. Did I mention there would also be pizza? Many times we… Read More »

Day Six – Kicking the Sugar Pimp in the Groceries for Thirty Days

Anything is possible once you make up your mind! At one point in my life, I went without sugar for five days and bribed myself to do it. In 2004, I took on the no sugar plan with a promise to myself. If I could last until Friday, I would buy Prince’s latest album. It… Read More »

Day Five – Kicking the Sugar Pimp in the Groceries for Thirty Days

Ever have that feeling that the stars have aligned and the universe has your back? This is how I’m feeling day five of my sugar free quest. No unrelenting temptations or fooling myself by vowing to start again later. And here’s the best part… I’ve met a wonderful colleague, a brilliant visionary, who joined me… Read More »

Day Four – Kicking the Sugar Pimp in the Groceries for Thirty Days

Great news all! I started what was a stressful day that could have led me straight to the cookies. Instead, I opted for a brief conversation and some deep breathing. The result- I won the sugar battle day one and two and three. Before you get too excited keep this in mind. Food manufacturers put… Read More »

Why Social Networking is responsible for Social Change (VIDEO)

Social Networking, although assumed by many to be a waste of time, is an effective tool in creating and maintaining social change. These days so many wonderful people are doing so many wonderful things. It is my curiosity and desire to learn how people are not only getting their personal messages into the world but… Read More »