Category Archives: Uncategorized

Sometimes life deals us a hard blow.  It can knock us off of our footing for a while – knock the wind out of our sails, and we fall, stuck – in a seemingly endless, stagnant ocean – unmoving. That … Continue reading →

The last few Christmases have been very different. I suddenly became a matriarch – with all of its honors, trials, and tribulations. This year, I have been reminded of all of the blessings over the years, old and new, people … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Balanced Lives Resources – Ann Marie's Blog:
My Grandmother’s Bowl Halloween Halloween comes on little ghost feet. It meanders place to place, ‘Trick or Treat’ing for candy kisses and childlike fun.                                 – Ann Marie Byars,…

I have learned a lot about pain over the last 5 years. I always have had trouble with my back and neck; and then, two tongue surgeries and a radical neck dissection 5 and 4 years ago have given me a … Continue reading →

Remember, I’m the health nut who had cancer – so, I decided four years ago when this happened that I must have been missing something. One friend loaned me Dr. Theodore Baroody’s book, Alkalize or Die, and another friend introduced … Continue reading →

It was about this time four years ago that I found a lump in my neck.  I had been through two tongue surgeries for a carcinoma and so I knew what it could be.  But, I only had a 2% … Continue reading →

People have asked me why I choose to be vegetarian.  Let me say, first of all, it’s my choice.  What you choose is up to you and I won’t judge you for your choice. I didn’t grow up vegetarian. I … Continue reading →