"Trying to be happy by accumulating possessions is like trying to satisfy hunger by taping sandwiches all over your body." --George Carlin … [Read more...] about In Humor There is MUCH Wisdom
Taking Control
Yesterday my training was like the wedding phrase, something old (the pull-up bar) something new, (my ear buds which Mitch bought me when we flew to NY but I never used till running yesterday) something borrowed, the suggestion that Carolina gave Carol and she gave me--(when building running endurance just don't stop running--slow down---run in place---just don't stop) I did … [Read more...] about Taking Control
Transform Yourself
While I missed the first hour of Extreme Makeover Weight Loss, I did watch most of the second half when I hopped into bed last night. Unfortunately, the second half is rather uneventful, showing the skin surgery removal Dr. visit, and then the final weigh in. It is always amazing watching someone lose half their weight and gain an entire new life. Today I will watch the … [Read more...] about Transform Yourself
Thank You…and You and You, Too
OMG. Rita and Ted got me my very own Coral Springs/Dara Torres swim cap! (Less the name Torres, of course) I can't wait for my next swim. Thanks a million to you both for that very, very thoughtful gift. And while I am on it, I also want to thank my family and friends for some very kind and helpful words in response to yesterday's blog post and Derek's decision to move to … [Read more...] about Thank You…and You and You, Too
The Consequences of Raising Independent Children…
Let me start by saying that this entry is a bit off topic and gong to be too long. You may have noticed I did some blogging about change this week, mostly as it relates to fitness. Change is good, right? Of course it is. Mitch and I subscribed to some pretty liberal child rearing philosophies. We let Derek (28) and Kyle (25) make a lot of their own choices, because we are … [Read more...] about The Consequences of Raising Independent Children…