Today is Inauguration Day.  The 20th Amendment provides that “The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January…and the terms of their successors shall than begin…”

 Here are the five meals they deemed the worst of the fast and the cheap (Taken from Yahoo):

1.  Jack in the Box’s junior bacon cheeseburger (23 grams of fat, including 8 grams of saturated fat, 55 milligrams of cholesterol, 860 milligrams of sodium, 1 gram of fiber) costs $1 and is the organization’s top pick for unhealthy fast food.

2. Taco Bell cheesy double beef burrito (460 calories, 20 grams of fat, and 1,620 milligrams of sodium) is 89 cents.

3. Burger King breakfast sausage biscuit (27 grams of fat, including 15 grams of saturated fat, and more than 1,000 milligrams of sodium) is available for one dollar.

4. McDonald’s McDouble (19 grams of fat and 65 milligrams of cholesterol) costs the consumer $1.

5. Wendy’s junior bacon cheeseburger (310 calories and 16 grams of fat) is the most expensive and the best of the worst, ringing in at $1.53.

Daniella and I had a lot of fun this afternoon. We went for a ride in her wagon, we played on the swing set, and took a ride in the golf cart.

Is your one thing to get fit in 2009? You can do it with the Lake Houston Family YMCA’s Bridge Fest! It will be Saturday, February 7th. Call the “Y” at 281-360-2500 for details.

Today is “Organize Your Home Day.”  Organize your life by clearing the clutter at home.  Start today by organizing your kitchen, kid’s room, closets or family room. 

Today is  “National Clean-Off-Your-Desk Day.” The second Monday in January is a day designed to provide one day for every desk worker to see the top of the desk and prepare for the following year’s paperwork.

here are 5 tips from Women’s Health and Fitness magazine.
• Make sure one of your meals each day is just raw vegetables.
• Don’t drink anything carbonated – it can bloat you.
• Drink a ton of water – then drink some more. It’ll help keep you full and prevent you from retaining water.
• Minimize carbs – no potatoes, rice or pasta.
• Walk for 20 minutes twice a day.
Between the exercise, the vegetables and the water, you’ll be squeezing into your favorite outfit in no time.

Those still needing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Hurricane Ike damages are running out of time to apply. Homeowners, renters and business owners have until Jan. 12 to register with FEMA.

Today is “National Thank God its Monday Day” – a day of recognition for the first day of the week. But it’s not a bad day! Besides holidays, such as Presidents Day, being celebrated on Mondays, people everywhere start new jobs, have birthdays, celebrate promotions and begin vacations on Mondays.

1. Get eight hours of sleep a night. Between work, kids and other commitments, this isn’t easy. But make it a priority.

2. Eat breakfast. Mom always said it was the most important meal of the day. She was right.

3. Walk briskly for 60 minutes every day. No gym membership

4. Write down what you eat. It’s the best way to keep track of your food intake.

5. Weigh. Step on a scale to monitor your progress.

6. Find support. To join our free online support group, click MomHouston.com.

7. Never give up. “The best predictor of weight loss,” said Dr. Foreyt, “is compliance to any diet.”

Taken From The Houston Chronicle

My wife took Daniella to the mall on Christmas Eve to get these pictures done.

Taken From The Houston  Chronicle

Alley Theatre’s A Christmas Carol: The holiday favorite featuring the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, through Dec. 28, Alley Theatre, 615 Texas; 713-220-5700 for schedule and tickets.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: Stage adaptation of the classic 1954 movie musical, with still more Berlin songs added. Previews at 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday. Opens at 8 p.m. Saturday. 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 21. Theatre Under The Stars, Sarofim Hall, Hobby Center, 800 Bagby; 713-558-8887.

The 12 Ways of Christmas: Encore run of musical revue, songs and sketches showing varied perspectives on the holiday season.  showing how Christmas means different things to different people. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 28. The Ensemble Theatre, 3535 Main; 713-520-0055.

Festival of Lights: A winding trail with 75 light displays with sound and live entertainment, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays through Dec. 17 then every night through Dec. 31, Moody Gardens, 1 Hope, Galveston; 800-582-4673; www.moodygardens.com. $3.95 per person, children 3 years and under, free.

On the Ice at Discovery Green: Open to the public. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sundays; 4-9 p.m. Monday-Thursdays through Jan. 19. 1400 McKinney; 713-434-7465.

Woodlands Ice Rink: Open daily through Jan. 19, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sundays noon-7 p.m.; Mondays-Thursdays 3-9 p.m.; 3-11 p.m., Fridays, 9819 Six Pines; 281-363-2447.

Main Street Square: Downtown comes alive with decorations, lights, events, shopping, free trolley rides and more, go to www.houstondowntown.com and click on the Holiday Spectacular for information.