A Childs Perception of Life
July 6, 2008 by Terry
Filed under Terry's Rambles
I received the following in the form of an email from a friend. While it certainly has nothing to do with dieting, weight loss or bariatric surgery it has a lot to do with the human spirit. I hope that others will enjoy reading this as much as I did.
Being a veterinarian, I had been [...]
Have a Safe and Sane Fourth of July
July 4, 2008 by Terry
Filed under Terry's Rambles
Today July the 4th is Independence Day in the United States. Most commonly known as the Fourth of July it is a federal holiday when we commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 we declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Today is also a day for partying [...]
Is This Woman Overdoing Good Self Image?
July 1, 2008 by Terry
Filed under Terry's Rambles
In many parts of the United States the summer weather is sizzling hot. People are going to the beach, seashore, lakeside or poolside to cool off. For many of us obese people the thought of showing just a bit of skin scares us. I know that I will usually wear a t-shirt with my bathing [...]
20 things I like to do that do not involve eating
June 17, 2008 by Terry
Filed under Terry's Rambles
As a candidate for gastric bypass surgery I have been required to attend a series of mandatory classes. At the end of last week’s class each of us was given the homework assignment of preparing a list of 20 activities that we like to do that do not involve eating. For me this was not [...]
THE FLAG THAT DOESN’T FLY
June 7, 2008 by Terry
Filed under Terry's Rambles
Between the fields where the flag is planted, there are 9+ miles of flower fields that go all the way to the ocean. The flowers are grown by seed companies. It’s a beautiful place, close to Vandenberg AFB. Check out the dimensions of the flag. The Floral Flag is 740 feet long and 390 feet [...]
Are the Airlines Going to Add Another Fat Fee?
June 6, 2008 by Terry
Filed under Terry's Rambles
With the cost of fuel skyrocketing airlines are continuously looking for ways to increase fares. Passenger weight contributes heavily to the amount of fuel required to fly an aircraft from point a to point b. Just imagine yourself checking in at the airport and the clerk asking you to step on the scales. For me [...]
How Well You Are Chewing?
April 29, 2008 by Terry
Filed under Terry's Rambles
Want to know how well you are chewing your food? Eat corn need I say more!
A Very Special Gallon of Milk
April 29, 2008 by Terry
Filed under Terry's Rambles
The following is a story emailed to me by one of our readers.
A young man had been to Wednesday Night Bible Study. The Pastor had shared
about listening to God and obeying the Lord’s voice. The young man couldn’t
help but wonder, “Does God still speak to people?”
After service, he went out with some friends for coffee [...]
