DURABLE DAD

 #54 Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure. -  Thomas Edison The New Food Pyramid A new visual providing dietary guidelines for Americans was released this month. It is definitely a move in the right direction. The old food pyramid is probably older than you realize (1992), but was drilled into our minds for quite some time. This old pyramid has effectively been flipped upside-down; protein and veggies have rightfully taken their place as the highest priority on your plate, while whole grains make up the smallest suggested portion of your diet.  I will state the obvious that this by no means solves our obesity epidemic. You could actually be quite healthy by following either one of these food pyramids. Neither one of them leaves any room for heavily processed, highly palatable foods which are the main culprit in a diet of excess. I do like that the new pyramid takes a stronger stance against sweets and (in the written guidelines) against alcoho...

 #53 1/2/2026 "I never knew words could be so confusing," Milo said. "Only when you use a lot to say a little," answered Tock. -  The Phantom Tollbooth What would have to happen in 2026 for you to look back on it and consider it a success ? Put things into realistic perspective. To achieve something new, you may have to let go of something else you have been doing. If there was an audience watching your life, what would they be yelling at the screen for you to do? How to Make a Goal Instead of a Flimsy Resolution For years the most common New Year's resolution that is made is one involving working out and/or losing weight. A noble decision, but one that is usually backed by very little planning or meaning. Having the holidays to reflect on the last year and look forward to the new year does lend itself well to making some new goals; let's do it right.  Make your goal very specific . I will continue to use weight loss as an example:  Exactly how much weight, ...