In 2020 I was assisting in the care of my in-laws’ dog, Daisy. Daisy was an eight-year-old Bichon-frise who was certain that the world...

In May 2006 two wonderful characters came into my life. They were fun, cheerful friends who occasionally requested attention and...

Why do doctor’s exam room always have this horrific lighting? I wonder if this lighting makes anyone feel better. At least if I vomit,...

It is interesting when a word as multiple meanings, like EVERY DAY. It can mean something that is done each day. I get up every day. It...

During one of my annual summer migrations from Chicago to New York to stay with my grandparents, I learned the great benefit of waking up...

Distraction is also critical sometimes. I’m working to right myself from yet another gut punch and it feels as though I’m on a stage in a...

The struggle is crucial. In nature the butterfly that does not struggle to escape from her cocoon will not gain the strength to fly. A...

Over the weekend I saw the Black Widow movie. There were many stunt scenes where the fighters “took a punch” as they say. This means a...

I have three orange and white fish in a round tank. They are hearty specimens, having survived relocation from one home to another six...

Doing activities to boost brain health are challenging. Yes, that is exactly the reason to do the activity, to challenge the brain. As we...

Wolf's Law states that when a healthy bone is under increased load, the bone will remodel itself to adapt to the increased load. This...

Music has been an important part of my life, since before I was born. When my daughter was a teenager, I shared with my mother the fact...

It is January and snowing during my walk on Sunday, but it was a quiet morning on what is usually a busy trail. It was wonderful!

If you have not been seeing me online, here is a quick update. In October I started working on the virtual program for Centennial Fitness...

The reason we choose our new location was the proximity to the forest preserve and bike trail. The leaves are beginning to change color.

Nature and marine life show are my favorite reality shows. If you are also a fan, then the movie My Octopus Teacher is a must view. This...

I know clearly what I am and what I'm good at doing. I am a teacher, a coach, a trainer. Moving into this house has turned me into a...

We did it! We moved. If you have ever transitioned then you know the challenge of packing up all your favorite things and taking them to...

Practice before you go public. It is a good idea. I have become a more private person during the last few months. Think of it like...

When you are forced or encouraged to wait is it better to be frustrated about waiting or do something else to get distracted until...