Category: BLOG

Ash Wednesday: Looking Back

by lotuswolves, posted in BLOG

"Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return" the priest standing inside the 'Ashes to Go' tent located outside of St John the Divine Church told me as he spread the ashes on my forehead.  I became emotional and apologized for my emotions.  Tears were welling up in my eyes and a … Continue reading Ash Wednesday: Looking Back

Fitness Check In Day 76: Colonoscopy Results

by lotuswolves, posted in BLOG, Daily Fitness Check In, Daily Fitness Check In

So today I had the virtual appointment with my gastroenterologist who told me my biopsies from the colonoscopy came back normal and I don't have Crohn's Disease which is AMAZING! However, I do have a hyperplasia mucosal lump or inflamed hyperplastic polyp in my bum which she said happens to many people and may or … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 76: Colonoscopy Results

The Golden Moments of Life

by lotuswolves, posted in Daily Fitness Check In

Today I finally got to see The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship – Special Edition of 20/20 on ABC that I recorded in November of last year. It was a great behind the scenes look at how the girls were cast, interviews with the creators, bloopers, plus past clips of interviews from … Continue reading The Golden Moments of Life

Brussel Sprouts Sauteed in Boston Beer Angry Orchard

by lotuswolves, posted in Daily Fitness Check In

I was inspired to make this recipe over 5 years ago after I began watching clips of the UK daytime show, "This Morning". It has some serious subjects along with light hearted segments, fashion, medical and my favorite...food segments. The food segments got me inspired to save a bit of $$$ and get in that … Continue reading Brussel Sprouts Sauteed in Boston Beer Angry Orchard

Fitness Check In Day 75

by lotuswolves, posted in BLOG, Daily Fitness Check In, Daily Fitness Check In, VIDEOS

Although today has been a rough day physically and mentally, I am ending my day with some positives that happened over the past few days. Firstly I did have my colonoscopy on Friday which let me tell you was rough. The prep sucked and the hunger pangs since my appointment was in the afternoon were … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 75

CASSOULET

by lotuswolves, posted in BLOG, In the Kitchen, SAVORY

I love trying my hand at making different dishes from around the world. Every dish has my special touch since I have to add and subtract ingredients to make it not only work for me but to ensure that it tastes good. Many of my dishes may not be authentic to the original recipe but … Continue reading CASSOULET