From the monthly archives:

November 2009

I Still Can’t Breathe Under Water

November 25, 2009 Health, Fitness, and Beauty

Most Tuesday mornings I have goggle eyes.  All it takes is about 35 minutes swimming 27 laps and it lasts until  lunch.  I can see other people in the weight room, where I go right after the pool, looking at me curiously, possibly with pity for my strange, puffy, slightly blue-ringed eyes.  Not that many [...]

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I Almost Walked the Dog Today

November 18, 2009 Animals

I have been relieved to learn that I should only isotonically work each of the muscle groups twice a week.  That means weight lifting.  It also points to the wisdom of having a varied exercise routine for aerobic goals.  That way the muscles have time to respond in a healthy way to the stress that [...]

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The Benefits of Piercing Your Navel

November 13, 2009 Health, Fitness, and Beauty

Last June, at the age of 48, I had my navel pierced.   Its not that I go around displaying my middle section in public that often.  That is usually limited to warm beach vacations.  But I still think it is fun to have added this to my personal fashion statement and I recommend it, especially [...]

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