On a rafting trip through the Gates of Lodore, I jotted down several life lessons that brought me joy or sparked positivity.
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Diagnosed with gallstones: Changing my diet didn’t help (at first)
Following my diagnosis in mid-November, I changed my diet pretty drastically. I did a lot of research on the Interwebs … More
Midwestern kindness
hi mary! it was real nice to see u at the reunion the other night. u were always a nice … More
What does “yes” look like?
Inspired by Alice Derry’s “Fooling Around,” and poet & teacher Elizabeth Austen I’m saying “yes” these days to adventure, eating … More
Yoga, Kauai, vegan-ing, bliss, Samadhi
Books read: 1, Wild: From lost to found on the Pacific Crest Trail, by Cheryl Strayed. This was really the … More
Claire, the refrigerator and the heat
I started watching “House of Cards” recently, after hearing a lot of positive comments on it and watching a bit … More
Days 26 to 37 of 40: Walking in sunshine
Today’s walk – two hours, around Lake Union. The sun was shining and my legs are sore. I’ve not been … More
Days 24 & 25 of 40: Swimming to the oldies
I got two … count ’em … two workouts in yesterday, on a day off from work. And it felt … More
Days 17 to 23 of 40: Back on track
My real work outs began again this weekend, one week after gum graft surgery. (Yes, this is a funny video … More
Days 15 & 16 of 40: Fog
This is how I felt this a.m. when I woke up: Foggy. After having gum graft surgery on Friday (my … More