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Why I Chose the VW Touareg for My Nomadic Adventures
Read More: Why I Chose the VW Touareg for My Nomadic AdventuresA colleague/friend of mine has his laptop set up so he can stand while he types. Not all day, but when he feels the need to stretch out. He and I discussed the recent buzz about how human beings were not made to sit for long periods of time. This makes sense given some of…
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Choosing the Right Airstream Travel Trailer
Read More: Choosing the Right Airstream Travel TrailerA lot of thought goes into buying a travel trailer. Narrowing down the Airstream model is just one step in the process. Under the aluminum interior lies a well equipped kitchen, flat screen TV, bed, dinette that converts into a bed and your choice of a full bathroom or if you choose the 16′ Bambi,…
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Photo Op
Read More: Photo OpIn New York City, you are alone but not lonely. You are no one and someone at the same time. People describe the City as a place with “energy.” It’s where you cultivate power and confidence, because without the two, you wouldn’t survive. Last weekend, I flew into EWR and rode NJ Transit into Penn…
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Assimilation
Read More: AssimilationToday, I read an article about Steve Carrell. He described how he tried to fit in while he was growing up. According to Steve, he did what everyone else did, said what they said, and tried to wear what they wore. He “homogenized” himself. Words like homogenize and assimilate…there is something inherently wrong with them. While…
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Flow
Read More: FlowI’ve never been a fan of treadmills, elliptical machines or weights. Repetitive motion on a machine doesn’t inspire me to get fit. Over the years, I realized, fitness doesn’t have to be boring and not everyone does well in a gym setting. Thank goodness for Lindy Hop because without it, I’d be obese since I…
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Intentions
Read More: IntentionsFor those of us who Lindy Hop, dancing to a live band is a treat; the sound of music fills our bodies and inspires us to syncopate our triple steps as we connect with our partners. An exceptional band will play with the crowd, rather than at them. If live music inspires dancers to dance,…
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Stretch
Read More: StretchOn my second day at the Canyon Ranch Spa, I took a 90 minute yoga class…I’ve not taken yoga in over a year. And one that began at 7:00 am was even more ridiculous. The class was held in the yoga dome, with its sparkling wood floors and beamed ceilings. We were surrounded by trees,…
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I want to believe…in Santa
Read More: I want to believe…in SantaMy fingers were sore from unwrapping the piles of presents. I took a rest and leaned against my newly acquired Barbie Dream House. The bubble gum pink box advertised, “Over 3 ½ feet long!” This was a spectacular gift, highly coveted by other girls, I was sure of it. My next treasured present was a…