We are putting Q-bert, our Bichon Frise, to sleep tomorrow. He lived for over 16 1/2 years. He was born in PA to Claude and Taffy and came to me when he was only eight weeks old. He can't function--he's very old. He can barely walk and doesn't eat at all, yet he is always throwing up.

I think my heart is broken now, but I have a feeling I won't even know what a broken heart feels like until he dies in my arms tomorrow.

He has given us far more than we have ever given him.







 

We've lost almost six hundred pounds between us!!

 Nothing. This is why I have to say that when things annoy me everyone should really take note—because I don’t get annoyed easily. Nothing has really annoyed me lately. So, please, listen when something is annoying to me, it’s worth noting. Some people are annoyed all the time, usually it’s those people who are doing the annoying.

Holidays with my family was amazing. When I think about my grandparents and my aunt, who are no longer alive, singing those exact same songs I get so happy. It’s a connection that I will always have. I know when I’m long gone, my children’s grandchildren will be singing those songs from the same book. Life is eternal and G-d is always with us.

Wearing my boots—it’s fall! The weather is crisp and amazing—hot weather all year would be boring. My summer heels need a rest. They must be SO tired. I love them—I know the excitement I will feel when summer is coming close again and I can slip on those Manolos!

Eating Dunkin Donuts Veggie Eggwhite Sandwiches. The people at DD came up with a serious winner. Compare it to the Starbucks spinach, feta egg sandwich, and you’ll see! $3.99 for a sandwich and coffee. It’s the best. sandwich. ever.

Wearing matching dresses with my daughter—it was so fun! Buying myself a dress at Gymboree in a children’s size was also SO fun! Whodathunk??

A policeman gave me directions, then stopped traffic in both directions to let me turn around in the middle of the street.

Going to Philadelphia for an Obesity Conference on Friday—I have lots of OH friends who are going!

Having a family over our house on Friday for Shabbat dinner.

Going to the our friend's house for dinner house on Sunday!

 Meeting new and interesting people over the holidays.

A connection that I made with a very special woman.

My beautiful, white bathroom scale that never lets me down.

Patience is SO important. Thinking comes in handy also.
 

There is a strong ad campaign currently running promoting high fructose corn syrup.  The Corn Refiners Association has launched a major marketing campaign and internet site

High Fructose Corn Syrup Ad 1     High Fructose Corn Syrup Ad 2

HFCS is sweeter than sugar and is digested differently and in a bad way.  It goes directly to the liver releasing enzymes that instruct the body to store fat.  It also may slow fat burning and cause weight gain.  Other research indicates it does not stimulate insulin production, which usually creates a sense of being full.  People then eat more than they should which causes weight gain.

Here is a link to Dr. Vincent Bellonzi explaining the truth about HFCS.  View Video

Here’s a Dirt Doctor tip - sweeten your food with stevia or honey.

To learn more on how to live a more Natural Organic lifestryle, go to DirtDoctor.com.

If you have any questions regarding this newsletter or any other topic, join me for my radio show heard in Dallas/Fort Worth on Saturday at 11am and across the country on Sunday from 8 - 11am (CST).  Radio.

Naturally yours, 

Howard Garrett