by Yvette Diamond | May 16, 2019 | Family, Inside Temperature
The perfect ending to a Chinese meal, this slightly sweet cookie wrapped around a personalized message just for you has been around since the late 19th century but likely did not originate in China. The Fortune Cookie’s origins are unclear but most believe it...
by Yvette Diamond | Apr 28, 2019 | Family, Inside Temperature, Raising Children
The summer after high school graduation has always been a time for wisdom teeth extraction surgery. When I was 18 in 1987, I had all 4 removed in one surgery which did result in lots of swelling and pain. My oral surgeon prescribed a heavy dose of Tylenol and ice...
by Yvette Diamond | Apr 26, 2019 | Family, Inside Temperature, Life
In my early years, I would never have described myself as a “Risk Taker” but in my 40s through now, I realize that I am, and likely always have been, a “Risk Taker.” Now I’m not the kind of risk taker who jumps out of perfectly fine airplanes, or...
by Yvette Diamond | Apr 17, 2019 | Family, Inside Temperature
Unconditional love is an innate need for humans. There is no exchange, negotiation, or quid pro quo involved; it is without agenda, guilt, envy or jealousy; it is pure. Giving and receiving love is a two-way street. We must own not only what we need and make sure we...
by Yvette Diamond | Apr 17, 2019 | Family, Friends, Inside Temperature, Life
Through our lives, we find ourselves inducted into “clubs” of all sorts. Some of these clubs are ones of great memory making like schools we attended, sports teams we played on, and organizations we work in. I often hear brides-to-be bond over their planning and...
