Category Archives: Exercise

National Pastimes and Holidays

I met Zahra on Friday at Melissa and Maxwell’s fast-paced hike to Rancho San Antonio’s Deer Hollow Farm.  Zahra is Persian, so she was telling us all about this weekend’s Persian festivities, as Persians celebrate Nature Day, thirteen days after … Continue reading

Posted in Events, Exercise, Holidays, Newsletters | Leave a comment

Volunteer Power

When I was a teenager, I was a Girl Scout.  Clad in my sash, pins, or uniform, I volunteered almost every other weekend.  I quickly learned to pick my volunteer positions, favoring outdoor, food, or teaching events.  I had no … Continue reading

Posted in Events, Exercise, Food, Newsletters, Volunteer Opportunities | Leave a comment

Not Bad for an Old Lady

My shoulders are sore today, so I asked my husband to rub them. We got talking about the extended time that seems to come before soreness after a hard workout, now that we’re both over 35. This came after a … Continue reading

Posted in Events, Exercise, Goal Setting, Newsletters | Leave a comment

Hands On

When we were kids, “Reach Out and Touch Someone” was a catch phrase for a telephone company, when, ironically enough, physical contact could not be achieved. My mom, sister, and I used to tear up at the holidays during those … Continue reading

Posted in Events, Exercise, Newsletters, Parent Advice | Tagged , | Leave a comment