I worked both days this weekend.  I should have called in sick – at least one of the days – but I’m trying to save my sick days.  It’s harder to staff weekend shifts so it always looks a little shady when you call in sick on Sat or Sun.  It makes you appear unreliable and unprofessional.  Like you’d rather be frolicking on the beach with your friends than doing your fair share of weekend time.  Despite the fact that this weekend’s weather wasn’t remotely nice…and my throat felt like it… Read more >

For previous articles see leafy linkage I and II.   Here’s another roundup of what I’ve found interesting in the news lately.  Food for Thought – how the Mediterranean diet is good for your brain.  Previous studies have shown the positive cardiac effects of a diet centered around vegetables, fruits, fish, whole grains, nuts, olive oil and a moderate amount of alcohol, with limited consumption of red meat, sweets and refined grains.  But now there’s a study suggesting adhering to a Mediterranean-style diet is associated with a lower risk of stroke and cognitive disorders like… Read more >

About to go do the breakfast thang (I slept in big time). Just a quick announcement… The winners of the Sokenbicha tea are: lauren @ spicedplate When do you find tea most refreshing? ALL the time. i actually average around 12 cups a day. No word of a lie. What’s your favorite tea flavor/infusion? I really like chai..especially when it’s mixed with holy basil! Have you ever tried an aloe beverage? I drink aloe gel all of the time! taya @ thisgirlthrives I love Sokenbicha! It’s my treat whenever I (unleash myself and) go to… Read more >