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November 14, 2014
HotHands Hand Warmers
Read moreIt is hard to believe that here it is November 14 and we are already deep into 20 degree weather with a windchill of 14 degrees. That would be abnormally cold for Atlanta even in the middle of January much less in November. Getting out of bed and bundling up for a walk is hard when when it is cold
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April 8, 2014
Walk Around Your Local Farmers Market
Read moreIt is a sure sign that spring is here and summer is on its way when you start receiving emails with the opening dates of your local farmers market……..and I could not be more excited! I love going to the Farmers market It is great for chatting with vendors, visiting with neighbors from the community and perusing all the local
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October 24, 2013
Will You Live 10 More Years? Take This Simple Walking Test
Read moreI grew up in a retirement community in Florida. At the ripe age of 5 years old I would sit in rocking chairs on 70 year old neighbors’ front porches and reminisce about the good old days. How Long Will You Live? All of my friends were “young” for their age but inevitably as we all grew older, there would be
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August 26, 2013
Fly the Coop Walking Statistics Infographic
Read moreIt can be hard to leave the comfort of your nest and go for a walk. Sometimes we need a little push . . . by seeing the sobering numbers. Discover Walking put together this infographic to motivate you to leave the nest and walk. American sits and “nest” too much. Like many Americans . . . occasionally I hit periods
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August 9, 2013
Walking A Rocky Path
Read moreSometimes the rockiest paths lead to the most beautiful places. When you walk along the coast of Nova Scotia you have to cover a lot of rocky ground to get to a beautiful view of the sea. Winding your way through fields of rocks and boulders gives you many chances to trip and fall. But if you keep moving forward,
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April 12, 2013
You’ll Never Walk Alone Lyrics – Carousel – Rodgers & Hammerstein
Read moreThere are so many beautiful songs about walking. One of the most encouraging songs for those going through difficult times is “You’ll Never Walk Alone” written by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein. The song was written for the stage musical “Carousel” but the 1956 movie adaptation of “Carousel” featuring Gordon McRae and Shirley Jones is better known than the stage production. “You’ll Never Walk
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April 3, 2013
Memories of Walking To Aunt Susie’s
Read moreThe road to my Aunt Susie’s house would not be impressive to the casual observer but it is filled with memories for my family. When I was in college, we had small family reunions at my parent’s house. From there, my little nephews and I would walk a simple rural road to visit our aunt. We all grew up with
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March 23, 2013
12 Tips – How to Make Treadmill Workouts Less Boring & More Fun
Read moreTreadmills are convenient but many people find them a boring way to work out. Many of us have treadmills in our homes. You can pick almost new ones up for a song on Craigslist and save the cost of a monthly gym membership. You don’t have to put on special workout clothes. Whenever you have a spare few minutes
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March 5, 2013
10 Big Bang Theory Nerds Lessons About Life, Health & Fitness
Read moreThought we would take a humor break today to share 10 Life Lessons you can learn from The Big Bang Theory geniuses. Nerds offer sage advice. Lesson #1 – What you don’t know may kill you. Trust the geek. Season 3 – Episode 22The Staircase Implementation Lesson #2 – Note to self . . . invest in 99 cent adhesive ducks ASAP Sheldon’s practical advice will
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February 19, 2013
Walk After Shopping at Gramma B’s – Sandy Springs
Read moreIn Atlanta, our weather is rotating between days of freezing cold, rain and sunny spring like warmth. Our daffodils are totally confused. They are springing up in the winter. Seeing the promise of spring, it is the perfect time to check out nurseries to join the daffodils in bringing spring color to your home or office. Even though I am a huge