by Leslie Sholly | Jun 25, 2017 | death, family, food, Vacations
In May 2016, almost all our family (Jake excepted) took a short vacation together. Going on vacation all in the same car was something we thought we’d sworn off forever, but this was a quickly planned journey. John’s uncle was sick, and he wasn’t...
by Leslie Sholly | Jan 4, 2017 | food, Uncategorized, Walking in Knoxville
There’s just something about a new year, isn’t there? It feels fresh and new and full of possibilities. Hence the talk of resolutions and the increase in gym membership purchases! I am reluctant to commit to something so definite and portentous as...
by Leslie Sholly | Sep 15, 2014 | cooking, food
A few weeks ago I shared the story of my lifetime of dieting, and I promised to write about the healthy changes I’ve made. Since this morning I visited the wellness nurse and can now report I have lost 45 lbs. since taking charge of my health at the end of...
by Leslie Sholly | Aug 22, 2014 | food, health
It’s been a couple of months since my last update, and things have been happening (and also some things have not been happening, as you will see!). When I updated you last, I was complaining about the bureaucratic elements (mess) involved in Obamacare, AKA The...
by Leslie Sholly | Jul 31, 2014 | Five Favorites, food, linkups, Uncategorized
Y’all, I used to scoff at low carb. But now I’m a believer. I’ve lost weight but more important I reversed those pesky numbers which were inching up into critical territory. I love to eat, and that hasn’t stopped. So herewith I share with...
by Leslie Sholly | Jan 1, 2014 | cooking, Deep Thoughts, food, The South
It’s New Years Day and y’all know what that means, right? Black-eyed peas and greens, at least for us Southerners. As long as I can remember, my mother forced us to eat at least one bite of black-eyed peas each New Years Day, “For luck,” she...