(To our friends and members in parts of the world no longer in quarantine — bravo!) Nature’s sounds are shifting, mornings are a little cooler, and autumn hues are emerging in the garden; the change in seasons starting here in the Northeast. In past years,...
If I’m not listening and moving to an audiobook as part of The Walking Book Club, I enjoy walking with my neighbor of the last 20 years. Not only do we have kids the same age, we’re close in age, the same height, and prioritize regular physical exercise. But the...
“We all need to rise to the occasion of taking care of others. I am sure if we do this right, our students will be telling their grandchildren how they dealt with the great pandemic of 2020. And they will be a generation that will be admired for the way they...
I was watching the news about the ALL IN Challenge a few weeks ago and that got me thinking… How could I contribute something, being that I’m not a celebrity (yet 😊). What could I do to help? Could The Walking Book Club be a vehicle to encourage people to participate?...
Create New Big Dreams and Work Backwards Last week I wrote about “lost possibilities” and trying to cope with aspects of life that may never happen as we shift and adjust to the rapidly changing world. If and when the time comes that you’re ready to think about new...
It’s hard not to think of all the graduates who envisioned throwing mortar boards, hugging friends, and celebrating with family and loved ones. At best, these culminating events have been postponed and for some canceled. Those graduates are not alone in their sadness....
The changing face of group fitness from the big red dot (and I'm not talking about target). Anyone who knows me knows how much I love sweaty high-fives, motivating music and the happy energy of a shared workout. I’ve been a group fitness instructor for the majority...
10 Easy Activities for #healthybodyhappymind Eighty percent of New Year’s good intentions will be abandoned in one week on a day now known as “Quitter’s Day.” Clearly, it’s tough to create new #healthybodyhappymind habits. Don’t quit, do this instead! Pick one...
Do you know your Roadblocks to Change? Recall one of your earliest memories, ideally something that happened before the age of eight. What’s the first thing that stands out? Describe it in as much detail as possible. What is the most important part of the memory? What...
Pilates: Where the magic happens There’s something about Pilates that is nothing short of magic. It can help people regain the ability to garden, return to finish a varsity career, find relief from back pain, or even—relatable to women of middle age—finally stop that...
