Creating a home on (and off) the range
Caring for our minds and bodies so we can thrive in our lives. You'll find tips and inspiration for mental and physical fitness.
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So this is happening… I didn’t expect to be in this place at age 53, laid off from a flexible part-time job that fed my creativity and curiosity while boosting the family bank account (I previously wrote a little about my job loss here and here). Now I’ve taken on substitute teaching, which I like to…
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Cold weather used to be a great excuse for me to avoid a run or a walk. Some days, I’d go to the gym instead of exercising outside. Other days, I’d sip hot chocolate and do nothing. Then I got my canine running buddy who loves the cold. When the weather gets too hot, she…
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Who do you trust? Sometimes you place your trust in a faulty source. When I was in junior high, a couple of friends convinced me to sneak out of the cafeteria and check out the unused technical booth in the back of our ancient auditorium. They had done it before without getting caught and…
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Depression doesn’t discriminate. It can hit anyone of any age, race or gender. You or someone you love may be fighting depression at this very moment. Maybe the depression is on the mild side. You lack energy and enthusiasm. Or maybe you’re under the full weight of what Winston Churchill called “the black dog of…
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Is Kindle Unlimited right for you? What does Amazon Prime offer book lovers if you don’t have Kindle Unlimited? Read on and find out! Kindle Unlimited Membership Plans give subscribers access to thousands of book titles, a rotating batch of periodicals and some audio books – all for the cost of a $9.99 monthly membership. Try…
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How do you handle disappointment? What do you do when your carefully crafted plans end up in ruins? What’s your response when you blow it big time or a loved one smashes holes in your heart? What if the most difficult moments in your life are really gateways to lasting joy and peace? What if…
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Walking, sitting and standing with good posture has lasting benefits on your health, your outlook and your image. Bad posture causes back pain, saps your energy and can result in a permanent hump. Take time to practice putting your shoulders back and straightening your neck and spine and reap long-term rewards. Hello, my name is…
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Do you want to live with purpose? My word for this year is “purposeful.” To live more intentionally, I’m reading more non-fiction that inspires me and gives me practical advice on how to make progress on my goals. Today I wanted to share three books that will help you focus on what’s most important. What…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’m passionate about breaking down stigmas, shining a light of compassion on those who have a mental illness and treating them with grace, dignity and love. My dad had bipolar disorder, and it impacted our family in a huge way. You can read more here and here. According…
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Did you know that better posture can improve your health, mood, self-confidence and appearance? Try this 30-day posture challenge to cultivate a healthy habit with lasting benefits. I’m starting a 30-day posture improvement challenge because I’ve been slouching for decades. Here’s the BACK story (see what I did there?): “Stand up straight!” I think my…
