For those of us in Broward county, tropical storm Bonnie, came in like a lamb and went back out like a lamb and for that I am thankful. Nonetheless, she was a storm and since I ended yesterday's entry with a short poem by Mattie Stepankek, I will begin today's by reminding all of us that Mattie believed we should "always remember to play after every storm." In memory of a very … [Read more...] about Play After Every Storm
The Colors of Hope and Peace
Interesting article in today's Sun-Sentinel about bloggers being offered cars to drive and blog about. Chevy did this with a few different models. I am personally pretty happy with my own car, but if the people at Mini-Cooper offered me one to drive around, I would be happy to blog about the experience!!! I am not too picky about the color, and I'll take one with leatherette … [Read more...] about The Colors of Hope and Peace
Let There be Peace–and Falafel!
I must first and foremost thank my SilverSneakers students for being some of the most awesome people I have in my life. Your generosity, kind spirit, open minds, experience and caring hearts make my work, play! Yesterday was a wonderful day at the gym, thanks to you. Thanks to Sheila for the constant gifts of fruits from your trees. This week adorably sweet mangos, … [Read more...] about Let There be Peace–and Falafel!
Lost and Found, In Miami
So Jillian set her sights on Miami Gardens/Hialeah on last night's episode of LI. I thought this week and last week were the two best and most believable episodes of her summer show. In last night's episode Ms. Michaels brings her magic to the Alvarez family. Again we find fried bread. Apparently this food bridges the gap between many cultures. I loved the mom, Carmen. … [Read more...] about Lost and Found, In Miami
Losing It…But Finding Something Else.
Well, tonight is the season finale of Losing It. I will look forward to watching it and will anxiously wait for Biggest Loser to begin again in the fall, though I AM NOT WISHING THE SUMMER AWAY! I am happy to start getting some great feedback from some of my students regarding how they have changed their eating and what it is translating to in their blood work! One of my … [Read more...] about Losing It…But Finding Something Else.