Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

A while back we had the privilege to read a grade school kid's speech on staying active and fit. That brought back some childhood memories. As a farm/ranch kid, whoever thought about anorexia or obesity? We didn't have time for that and we certainly never heard of all the electronics that folks have at their fingertips today. Most of those items weren't even invented, way back then.

We had chores to do outside in the fresh air - all four seasons: winter cold, summer heat and delightful days of spring and fall. We were active and happy and had no trouble falling asleep every night.

Somehow...