Month: November 2023

Sunday, November 26

Today is Sunday, November 26, 2023. Learning and sharing all weekend.

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity: This week, get to know something new about someone you work with or go to school with or that you see around. Listen, ask questions, share stories. Reach out to connect with those around you. Social connectedness is associated with longer (& healthier) lifespan.

A quote by Rachel Naomi Remen, “Perhaps the secret of living well is not in having all the answers but in pursuing unanswerable questions in good company.”

Thank you to Nicole Siparsky, MD for sharing this photo, Pacific Northwest Tidal Pool (Low Tide).

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Sunday, November 19

Today is Sunday, November 19, 2023. Thankful every day.

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity: This week, notice the people you see regularly and really “see” them. Give them a great big smile and let them feel how much you genuinely appreciate them.

A quote by Mary Kay Ash, “Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don’t keep it a secret.”

Thank you to Nicole Siparsky, MD for sharing this photo, Lazy Fall Sunday in the City.

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Sunday, November 12

Today is Sunday, November 12, 2023. Cooler weather, mornings for thinking.

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity: Use an activity monitor and take notes this week to see what your weekly activity level looks like. Some people use calories burned, others use total daily steps, repetitions and weights, and yet others monitor distance traveled. Whatever it is, before the winter, become aware of your baseline physical activity level.

A quote by Seneca, “Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.”

Thank you to Nicole Siparsky, MD for sharing this photo, Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park.

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP 

Sunday, November 5

Today is Sunday, November 5, 2023. Foliage, still beautiful.

DGoV (Daily Gift of Vitality) Activity: Add a nutrient flavor boost topping to a favorite stew or savory dish. Finely chop parsley, about ¼ cup chopped. Add 1 clove finely minced chopped garlic with lemon juice and zest from ½ of a lemon. Add a pinch of salt to taste and stir it all up. Let it sit for a few minutes for the flavors to blend and then add a small pinch on top of your soup or stew for added flavor.

A quote by William Cowper, “Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor.”

Thank you to Nicole Siparsky, MD for sharing her series of photos- this one, Gahuti Trail Overlook, Fort Mountain State Park, Georgia.

With gratitude and appreciation for all beings,

Naomi Parrella, MD & Fran Lee, FNP