We are now into our third month of “sheltering in place” due to Covid19. Previously I discussed various coping skills I’ve been using for this situation. As I mentioned, thinking

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Marketing and Overconsumption of FoodMarketing and Overconsumption of Food
A recent fascinating video by Dr. Greger describes the role of food marketing in the steady increase in food consumption in the US since around 1980, that has led to

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Millions of people start their journey toward health every day. The fitness market is overflowing with information, most of it conflicting. It can be confusing and overwhelming to sort through

The Road to Henry Coe Park, and PoppiesThe Road to Henry Coe Park, and Poppies
I rode most of the way up to Henry Coe State Park on my bike, and also checked out poppies both near my house and further afield. Henry Coe is

You called me a FAKEYou called me a FAKE
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Bouncing Back From a Bike MalfunctionBouncing Back From a Bike Malfunction
Sorry, this one’s a little technical, but it’s also a funny instance of me making a silly mistake (then recovering from it). I did a minor upgrade to my bike

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We keep hearing that it is “unprecedented times.” Thank you! We got the memo lol… Everywhere we turn, look, scroll, and listen we hear this. Our lives have changed… Got

Coping with Covid19 and “Lockdown”Coping with Covid19 and “Lockdown”
The current pandemic and responses to it have caused many people financial hardship, and I by no means want to minimize that, my heart goes out to them, as well

Navigating This TimeNavigating This Time
Navigating This Time Before this video, I had not gone “live” on Facebook and Instagram for quite some time! Between my accident and what is happening in the world I