Ah, how good it feels to be back in the "saddle." Carol, your comment struck me this morning because it IS amazing how people with similar interests can bond, even when they are separated by gazillions of miles. Without the Internet, I am not sure I would have ever gone on a Pilates journey. I always remain indebted to my mentor, Gil, from One-on-One Pilates in … [Read more...] about Back in the Saddle
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What a Pain in the Neck
Just a few years ago, I helped Kyle with a paper he was doing for one of his college English classes. The topic he chose to write about was the possibility that someday soon, all the new, hand-held technology would make people suffer with addiction problems. The NEED to text, chat and email without being able to stop oneself was a real possibility. He walked around campus … [Read more...] about What a Pain in the Neck
You’re Hired!
Somewhere mid-season, I got involved in watching Celebrity Apprentice. I always seem to have a bias towards the rock stars, and quickly found myself liking both Cindi Lauper and Brett Michaels. I knew Cindi did not have what it took to become the Apprentice, but I did wonder about Brett. Any of us that watched, became immediately concerned when he first had his appendix out … [Read more...] about You’re Hired!
Over-use Injuries
I was doing some research online this morning, regarding over-use injuries. Firstly, Rita, in your case the over-use injuries almost always says words like "discomfort" but rarely can I find words like "acute" or "excruciating" which makes me wonder about your situation and diagnosis. Please let me know how you are feeling and what you think about this. I was also … [Read more...] about Over-use Injuries
Savor the Moment.
Gardenias are blooming this time of year in south Florida, and my gardenia bush is FILLED with them. They only bloom twice a year and only last for a short time. Sort of like a birthday, I wait all year, looking at an empty green bush, knowing that only in April or May and again in late summer will I see and more importantly smell the beauty of them. Sniffing a gardenia … [Read more...] about Savor the Moment.