Very soon, if not already, we will be nibbling away at the chocolate variety but I would like to turn your attention to the humble egg. There has been a lot of media attention on cholesterol, and it is easy to forget that eggs are a nutrient rich, affordable contribution to a healthy diet. Also […]
First day of spring
20/03/2013 by Leave a Comment
Look up!
17/03/2013 by Leave a Comment
Care for your colon!
15/03/2013 by 2 Comments
I was chatting with a patient the other day about cultural differences in the shape of toilet bowls. I have never understood the appeal of seeing the log you have just produced, laid out on a pristine white shelf for you to examine. She was pointing out that it was difficult for her to answer […]
Land of Confusion
14/03/2013 by Leave a Comment
Anchorage’s crazy social season
13/03/2013 by 2 Comments
You would think that people stayed inside their warm, cozy homes during the cold Alaskan winter. Well, they do not. The more snow that falls or the colder it gets – the more galas and celebrations! The season kicks off right after New Year’s. They have hardly had time to clean up before the Fire […]
Bring it out!
07/03/2013 by 2 Comments
Days are getting longer and warmer. Bring blankets, pillows, flowers and a cuppa something out to your terrace or garden and feel the energy level rise. I’ve decided to use my winter fabrics and pillows one more time before they get stowed away until winter comes again. Text, photos & ideas: Ann-Kristin Øvreeide, March 2013
Safety in numbers
04/03/2013 by 3 Comments
There’s safety in numbers. Any springbok or impala running from its predator will tell you that. Humans feel the same way. But it’s not just when we feel threatened that we like the company of others. In general, we are social creatures who enjoy interaction; with family and friends in particular. If they’re not around, we’ll […]
Moms getting together
28/02/2013 by 2 Comments
Being a mom is a real blessing and probably the best thing in the world. But however rewarding, it can sometimes be quite challenging too, like during those periods of your life when most of your time is spent with baby talk, pee and poop concerns or even little cave man negotiations. Add this to […]
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