“We’re pattern-making animals by nature. It’s what our brains do. But, if we want to grow, we have to develop that capacity to interrupt those patterns and stress-test them from time to time.”
— Rich Roll, Fast Company, 6-8-2024
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Thank You, Mr. Daoust: Work The Haters And Make A New Box
The final post to review Phil Daoust’s remarkable ode to getting older and better from The Guardian newspaper: Exercise is for you, not the people who hate you for doing it: Everyone has haters. Even Mother Teresa had haters. Some people get their daily jollies giving other people a trunkload of grief; spouting off howContinue reading “Thank You, Mr. Daoust: Work The Haters And Make A New Box”
Still Learning: Trainer Or Not, And Does Pain Equal Gain?
Following up on Daoust’s Guardian feature: To use a trainer, work out in a group, or go solo: If you find a trainer or instructor you like and you can afford the sessions, go for it. Check with your city or county parks and recreation services for inexpensive rates before signing up with a privateContinue reading “Still Learning: Trainer Or Not, And Does Pain Equal Gain?”
More Things I Learned: Anytime Is Right And Sweat Is Good
To continue with Phil Daoust’s words to the wise from The Guardian article: The best time to exercise? When you can: If you search “best time to exercise” you will get thousands of results. This article does a good job of the pros and cons of different times of day for exercise. But studies, research,Continue reading “More Things I Learned: Anytime Is Right And Sweat Is Good”
How Four Turned Into Eight
A few months back, I mentioned the National Senior Games, and that I planned to do four events: swimming, cycling, running, and triathlon. The actual scheduled (pending specifics on what swimming events are which days) is now out. It’s turned into eight event days: three days of swimming, surrounded by a triathlon, 10K run, andContinue reading “How Four Turned Into Eight”
Coronavirus Commercials vs. Real Life Right Now
If you’re home as much as most people, you can’t get away from the TV. You’re listening to it even if you’re not watching it. The noise is the background sound to our indoor lives right now. Whether it’s the drone of the White House nightly press briefing or the ever-growing grim statistics of deathContinue reading “Coronavirus Commercials vs. Real Life Right Now”
Your Mission, Should You Decide To Accept It…
I have a short trip planned in April. Five days in Denver, and I am flying there. I am already panicked. My airline of choice allows two carry on bags of very specific size, plus a purse. I have not been faced with the necessity of packing light in years. We’ve done most of ourContinue reading “Your Mission, Should You Decide To Accept It…”
Retire Is A Four-Letter Word
I know, I know…you’re thinking my math is a little fuzzy. It’s not the word itself that’s causing all this $!&* in my head. It’s the process of filling out forms and getting numbers and going to a notary to make it all legal. It’s the 21st century. Shouldn’t it be easier to claim aContinue reading “Retire Is A Four-Letter Word”
Clothes Horsing Around
When you’re young, fashion and style matter. You constantly compare yourself and your wardrobe to what the other kids wear (“Mom, if you get me the bargain brand, I will totally get laughed out of school. Other kids wear the real thing!”) and feel sub-human when someone judges you by your logos and labels, ratherContinue reading “Clothes Horsing Around”
Food, Fattening Food (And Drink)
I am learning that aging and food are not necessarily good bedfellows, especially right before bed. It used to be that I could eat whatever I wanted, enjoy caffeinated beverages and sleep soundly. Not anymore. Now I have to manage meals, limit liquids and avoid certain foods like they’re rugrats with unwashed hands during fluContinue reading “Food, Fattening Food (And Drink)”
Old Is Serious...Aging Is Hilarious 