Can't get enough of Chester? I'm starting a sometimes column called "Chewing with Chester". In fact, I'm going to start writing about all the animals -- current & angels -- when the mood moves me. Today I'm sharing how he was with me on my run on Wednesday. Bear with me as I work out … Continue reading Chewing with Chester
A lot of my first 2016 runfessions center around the cold -- and what it keeps me from doing. As if that's an excuse! We can always find an excuse, can't we? Today I'm joining up with Marcia at Marcia's Healthy Slice to share my runfessions, because runfessions are good for the soul (and sometimes they get … Continue reading I need to break up with my slippers (runfessions)
Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? Yes, just stop and think about that for a moment. When was the last time you thought about what you were putting on your skin and what it might be doing to you? We have a free Friday from Cynthia from You … Continue reading 5 Ingredients to Avoid in Your Beauty Products
This week's Thinking Out Loud has gone to the dogs! I guess the animals are never very far from my thoughts. Unless I'm shopping or thinking about food. Thermoballs for dogs Seriously, they should make these! Odds thoughts brought to you from my runs . . . Dogs' Preferences Dogs, like humans, have a dominant side. … Continue reading Run with my angel: TOLT
I would call myself an optimist/realist; I would call my husband a pessimist. He tends to think of all the things that can go wrong and assume that they will. I acknowledge that things can go wrong and I don't stick my head in the ground, but I assume that things will go right more often … Continue reading Achieve Your Goals with Optimism
Reading Wendy's book review of "Fast Girl" by Suzy Favor Hamilton reminded me that it was a book I was interested in, too. My library had it, it was available quickly, and I read it in three days. It's been a while since I read a book so quickly -- her ghost writer did a … Continue reading Fast Girl: Running from Madness (book review)
Snowmaggedon 2016 missed us completely -- this time. But the cold air and wind didn't. I hunkered down at home and spent Monday through Wednesday inside the house in joggers or leggings (except for getting that pesky mail and putting out the trash). I got back on my #yogastreak. Poor Lola didn't get walked much … Continue reading A cold, productive week: 1/18-24 Weekly Wrap
No doubt you swore at the beginning of the year that you were going to give up sugar and eat really healthy, cook all your meals, and lose 10 pounds. You might find that your enthusiasm for all that healthy living has already begun to waver. Today is a free friday from Cynthia from You … Continue reading 5 Simple Ways to Ditch Sugar
Cats are pretty good yoga gurus, too. What is it about yoga that makes your animals think it's a good time to curl up on your back or lap? When it comes to Thinking Out Loud, yes, Chester is still on my mind. Pretty much every day. Some days I smile wistfully, some days I tear … Continue reading Dogs are the best yoga gurus: TOLT
The title is one of my favorite quotes. I think consistency is one of the most important qualities a runner can have. Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected. --Steve Jobs When it comes to fitness, I'm a firm believer in quality over quantity. It's why you won't … Continue reading Quality is not an act; it is a habit (Aristotle)
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