When I refracted last time on how doing BASIL things are indeed working for me, I promised I would expand on the concept. This is where PAPRIKA comes in. My grandfather was a very SAGE person who once managed a thirty-six-unit apartment complex. I was a young kid when he hired me to help with general maintenance. Naturally, there…
I genuinely appreciate the positive response to this new Refracted Fridays blog series. It appears that the topic has spiced up TOPS Nation. Looking at the list of all the TOPS Spices of Life, it will be a challenge to associate them with my journey of longevity. However, losing weight to improve my wellness is a challenge. I am glad…
I appreciate all who took THYME to read and comment on the first spice of TOPS Spices of Life. There are many spices available to use, and it will be a challenge to turn them into honest refractions of my journey to a healthier lifestyle. I chose SAGE as the next spice off the rack to explain the stage I…
I hope you enjoyed the introduction to this new series. In case you missed it, I will be using spices to refract on and share my THYME in TOPS. I promise to take care and not use too many puns—however, sometimes they can be just the right pinch to spice up a THYME when I am struggling. Also, I hope…
I have shared my journey to becoming a healthier me and embracing wellness as a goal measured by non-scale victories through my blogs. Hopefully, you have enjoyed traveling with me, looking up at the constellations as I Aimed for the Stars. I have used markers to guide me as I Followed the Signs, maintaining a Sense-ble Look to that healthy…
The Making the Right Moves with TOPS blog series made its OPENING almost one year ago (April 25, 2025). The ACTIVITY of refracting on my journey to a healthier me has been a great ADVANTAGE. Using the knowledge I have obtained and sharing it across the RANK & FILE has been a wonderful DEVELOPMENT, helping me and others avoid a…
Regardless of whether you ever played a game of chess, you are familiar with the word CHECKMATE. This term signifies the end of the game due to a situation where the KING is in a POSITION where it cannot make any legal move to a safe square or use another piece for protection. Yes, the game of life is often…