Shooooooesahhh!

Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you. My title refers to the character of Jen on the show The IT Crowd where she tries to get her not-very-observant tech support co-workers to notice her new toe-mangling heels. As for my shoes, I frequently observe to myself, when looking inContinue reading “Shooooooesahhh!”

Don’t Balk, Walk

What is your favorite form of physical exercise? Back in the 70s, when running was trendy, I decided to try it. I went to the local college campus track and did a couple of laps. That was when I learned of the condition called “shin splints.” Painful, and a good inducement to stop running. IContinue reading “Don’t Balk, Walk”

Peace

What brings you peace? There’s a lot of turmoil going on right now, so much so I won’t make a joke about Turmoil being some kind of cleanser that leaves things messier than started. Or maybe I will! Because saying stupid/witty improvised comments makes me happy, and I wish more people around me appreciated theContinue reading “Peace”

Let’s Get Physical!

What’s one small improvement you can make in your life? That one improvement I could make in my life? Exercise. Like, regularly. My new Apple Watch, set to monitor my health with the Health app, has been applauding my efforts to move lately while I’ve been gardening. (Although the first day it also told meContinue reading “Let’s Get Physical!”

Positive Change

Describe one positive change you have made in your life. For years I ate what I felt like at the time. Today is Chipotle day! Let’s go with a friend to Red Robin! I feel like pizza! I also didn’t like looking in the mirror and seeing the growing gut. I know it’s typical; “middle-agedContinue reading “Positive Change”

Fun Exercise

What’s the most fun way to exercise? I have heard a great deal about pickleball lately. It sounds like something I would enjoy and that would provide fun exercise. A former colleague of mine teaches it locally, and said I should drop by—9am to noon on Saturdays. I laughed; I may be up by 11Continue reading “Fun Exercise”