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Erik and Lyle

What would it take for a person to pull the trigger on a 12 gauge shotgun while it is aimed at their father? What about their mother? How about both? It’s impossible to say why a person would do that, let alone two sons in the same family. Jose Menendez was originally from Cuba butContinue reading “Erik and Lyle”

Last Meals – Part 3

It’s Monday again! And that means we get Last Meal Monday! So tuck in your napkin, pull up a chair and dig in to these last meals by some of the most notorious criminals. (This post and series is not intended to cause controversy regarding capital punishment, and is only intended to discuss the finalContinue reading “Last Meals – Part 3”

Fitness

Or lack there of. I type this while eating Mexican food. I love food. I am not exercising. Therefore I’m gaining weight, and not meeting any of my goals. An then when I gain weight, I get depressed and what do I do? I eat. It’s a horrible cycle and I wish I had theContinue reading “Fitness”

Over Night Oats

Recently I discovered the delight of having Over Night Oats. And it’s opened up a new avenue of options for me. Over Night Oats are a great way to eat healthy but take it on the go with you. The base recipe is customizable and so is what you put into the oats. Here isContinue reading “Over Night Oats”

Jan’s Health Studio

One of my favorite movies is Clue the movie based on a board game and has a group of six dinner guests trying to find a murderer based on very random clues presented after dinner by the butler. After we uncover more and more murders in a locked mansion, we are finally told how itContinue reading “Jan’s Health Studio”

The Alexanders

This case starts with the Lorber Society. In 1840, Austrian Seer and Channel Jakob Lorber claimed he heard a voice that commanded him to write. And he did, he wrote over 25 substantial books and other shorter works. Eventually the voice that commanded Jakob would work through others until the revelations filled over 40 volumes.Continue reading “The Alexanders”

Last Meal Monday – Part 2

Another week has begun, and another posting about the last meals of condemned prisoners in the United States. I am starting to look forward to Mondays and this topic and it seems that I’m not the only one interested in this topic. Many people like to know what the condemned eat before being escorted toContinue reading “Last Meal Monday – Part 2”

Hirsutism

Funny looking word right? If you know what it is then you know what this is about. If this is a word you are unfamiliar with, hang on, I will explain. Hirsutism is defined as: Excessive hair growth on unexpected areas of the body, such as on the face, chest, and back. I’m not talkingContinue reading “Hirsutism”

Beach Bodies

We just finished the cold and snow and then we got rain, rain, and more cold rain. But finally the last few days have have hot weather! It’s crazy how one day we have 60 degree weather and the next it’s in the 90’s. One thing about the weather in Wisconsin is that it isContinue reading “Beach Bodies”

Instant Pot Taco Pasta

Some things just work and the taco flavors and the comforting pasta in this dish do. Since this is an Instant Pot recipe it cooks up very quickly and you can have a hot tasty dinner in less time than it takes to boil the water. Ingredients: 1 pound of ground meat (beef, turkey, etc)Continue reading “Instant Pot Taco Pasta”