MeetUp Groups That I Attend

If you are in the Austin Area, and you are looking for some excellent MeetUp groups to attend, I recommend the following groups: Weekly Meetings: Southwest Inclusive Networking Group (SWING):  http://www.meetup.com/southwestinclusivenetworkinggroup/ NBX – Austin Professional Networking Group:  http://www.meetup.com/NBX-Austin-Profesional-Networking-Group/   Twice a Month Meetings: Bee Caves/Lakeway Inclusive Networking Group (BLING):  http://www.meetup.com/Bee-Cave-Lakeway-Inclusive-Networking-Group/ Barton Oaks Business to Business Exchange (BOBBE):  […]

What It Takes to Be Number 1 – Vince Lombardi

    Vince Lombari, one of the greatest NFL coaches in history, made a very famous speech entitled “What It Takes to Be Number One”.  The above quote is the beginning part of the speech and the whole text of the speech is listed in the video below. This is one of my all-time favorite speeches, […]

Vitamin D Supplements May Prevent Cancer Deaths

    A recent study in the March Journal of Anticancer Research reported that breast cancer  patients with higher concentrations of Vitamin D could reduce their mortality rates by approximately half.  This was a metadata analysis of five recent studies published in the literature where statistical trends were analyzed.  In these five studies, the trend is […]

The Five Most Essential Vitamins to Take

    I found an article from earlier this year that is absolutely correct in which vitamins you should be taking to improve your health. Multivitamin – As I have mentioned before, due to many factors such as soil nutrient depletion and eating over-processed under-nutritious food, it is not possible for us to obtain proper […]

Whoso would be a man, must be a nonconformist – Ralph Waldo Emerson

This is one of my favorite quotes and favorite philosophies, and I have tried to live my life by it.  To me it means that we cannot and should not be blind conformists and should follow our own path in the world.  The people in history who have been the movers and shakers of the world, and […]

How Soft Drinks Impact Your Health.

For those of you who have heard me speak, you know that I am not a fan of soda and what soda does to your body.  I have used this infographic for a long time in the nutrition classes that I teach and I wanted to post this here.  No other comments need to be added […]

Do or do not. There is no try. – Yoda

    This is one of my favorite quotes from the Star Wars Universe and is very applicable to daily living.   In Empire Strikes Back, Luke was trying to lift his X-Wing fighter out of the water on Dagobah.  He was unable to do it because he had doubts in his ability.  Yoda did not […]

Stretch Your Budget and Boost Your Health With 14 Superfoods

I came across an article last week entitled “Stretch Your Budget and Boost Your Health With 14 Superfoods”, and that prompted me to write this post.  As I have discussed throughout these blogs, proper health begins with proper nutrition.  One of the best ways to get proper nutrition is by having a diet rich in […]

Wind Machine – Count Basie

  Some of my favorite jazz tunes come from Count Basie and his Orchestra, and this is one of my personal favorites.  His band was great and the tunes were well written and fun to play.  I have played all four trombone parts of this song, and I have played this with my high school jazz band and the […]

I Love It When a Plan Comes Together! Col. Hannibal Smith

I know this is a quote from a fictional character, but it is still one of my favorites.  It actually brings up a very valid point – I find it very satisfying when a desired result comes to fruition due to my efforts and due to my planning.  When the work pays off and you have […]

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