Every day my phone quietly tells me how many steps I take each day. Some days there’s a satisfying green check mark beside my goal. Other days there isn’t. I still like having a daily step goal. It gets me off the couch or away from the computer. It encourages me to take breaks andContinue reading “The Steps That Never Officially Count”
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The Madness of March Weather
If you live in Canada, the northern half of the United States, or large parts of Europe and northern Asia, you know exactly what I’m talking about. March, like May, is the month that simply refuses to make up its mind. One day the sun comes out, half the snowbanks melt, and you start thinking,Continue reading “The Madness of March Weather”
Turning the Lights Back On
As noted in my previous entry, winter has a way of slowly dimming the room without telling you it touched the switch. It’s not enough to make you think something is wrong. Just enough that everything feels a little flatter, a little heavier, a little slower. You’re still functioning. You’re still getting things done. ButContinue reading “Turning the Lights Back On”
The Chilling Truth: How Cold Weather Affects Us as We Age
As we enter the heart of winter in the northern hemisphere, and in my case, living in a four-season climate where each one can be experienced to the extreme, it’s time I explored the reality of cold weather on the mind and body—especially when we get older. Cold weather is more than just an inconvenienceContinue reading “The Chilling Truth: How Cold Weather Affects Us as We Age”
