I’m training for a big bike ride, 100-miles, that will be on June 4th, 2016. It’s the Tour de Cure Twin Cities. I’ve had type 1 diabetes for almost 35 years and I’ve worn an insulin pump for about 22 years. I’ve been wearing a Dexcom continuous glucose monitor (cgm) for just about two years non-stop. (I love it!)
Your Professional Online Reputation Matters: Use LinkedIn Effectively!
Do you have a LinkedIn profile? If you do, do you think that only people who are looking for a job are using it? Was the last time you updated your profile over a year ago? If so, then I’m guessing you are underestimating the power of LinkedIn. At this point in time, more than 400 million people use LinkedIn. One way to think of LinkedIn is that it’s the Rolodex of the digital age. It is where you manage your professional reputation.
Stay Motivated: Training to Ride My Bike 100 Miles
It’s the start of Week 3 of the 18 week training program I’m following to get ready for the 100 mile Tour de Cure Twin Cities I will ride on June 4th, 2016. (I’ve raised $394 so far! Please click on the link and help me get to my goal!) I have to say, I … Read more
Green Smoothie That’s Low Carb and Tasty
I’m on a bit of a smoothie kick at the moment. I love my Mason Jar salads and all the winter soups I make that have tons of veggies, yet, I always wonder if I’m getting enough greens. Smoothies in my Vitamix are a fabulous solution. Here’s one I found called the Alkaliner. The carbs … Read more
Garbanzo Bean Flour Muffins That Rock!
These are some of the most amazing, healthy, gluten-free muffins! I make them about every two weeks and over the two weeks I eat these fabulous muffins as snacks. Here’s the recipe! Enjoy!! Ingredients 1/2 cup garbanzo bean flour 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cloves … Read more
Yummy Green Soup
I found this recipe on Rebecca Katz‘ website. She calls it Clean Green Soup. I’m not a fan of the word clean to describe eating, as no one wants to eat food that is “dirty.” I’ve re-named it Yummy Green Soup! Makes about 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: Extra-virgin … Read more
Beliefs. Diving into Manifesto Depth
How are you doing on creating your Manifesto? As you likely know, I am a fan of Manifesto’s and I recently wrote mine. I’ve been reflecting on the various parts of mine, to more deeply explain who I am. My intention in doing this reflection is two-fold. One is to know myself better. And two, … Read more
What are your values?
Values capture my interest. How about you? I’ve struggled to figure out my values. I am grateful to report that I have figured out my values. Here they are as I state in my Manifesto: Woven through every fiber of my being are the values of honesty, openness, truth, non-violence, acceptance, justice & love. In … Read more
Mari’s Manifesto
Do you have a Manifesto? How about a Personal Mission Statement? I’ve been a fan of mission statements and manifestos since I was in my early 20’s. I think it arises out of my deep desire to know myself well. One of my 2016 Goals is to write my Manifesto. It’s nearly mid-January, and I … Read more
Renewing Life for Healing
Although the world is very full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it. – Helen Keller Have you ever known someone who found out they had cancer? Or someone who found out they had diabetes? Have you ever met someone who told you they survived sexual abuse or rape? Chances are … Read more