The Night I Met John Lennon

Flu, Swine or otherwise, is running rampant

There is no doubt that this year has been wrought with sickness. I don't know anyone who hasn't been effected. It's time to remember that if you are sick, you should stay home from work. It seems impossible....there is so much to do! Getting worse and exposing others to your illness is hurting the business. Use your sick days!

Make sure that you are taking extra care with your vitamins. Even better is actual vitamins and minerals from the raw source: Food. Ginger is good, and garlic. Make a nice soup with all the healing vegetables you can think of. Use preventative maintainence.

October 21, 2009: Preparing for Christmas

People in the family are already asking for Christmas lists. The question isn't an easy one. First of all, as time moves on, we as adults should be focusing on the little ones if we celebrate such rituals.

In this economy, it is a bit scary to look ahead at the amount of money that society has taught us we must spend to have a "good" Christmas.

This year I encourage people to try to stay away from extravagance that leads to credit problems. The idea is that family is together, for one thing. I will not pursue a religious line of thought here.

What about making nice gifts? What about having a "Secret Santa" or draw names to keep the amount to a minimum. It isn't a competition. It's about wanting to do something for your loved one as appreciation. And that person should be happy to know how you feel in a way that doesn't break the bank!!

It can be done. We can live through this economic hardship and still have a happy holiday season.