This past weekend I took the “wettest” road bike ever! And I felt like I was on the “wettest” spot on earth. I have never been so soaked and still had such an inspiring bike. I could not take my eyes off this fence-line along the road. No wonder it is called Misty Isle Farm. […]
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Well, it is really trying to be spring here in the Northwest. We have one day of sun breaks and another day of clouds, fog, and rain. But yes the signs of spring are here to stay! Last weekend there were clouds in the valley in Eastern Washington. Plants are popping up even at higher […]
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As I swooped back into Seattle last Friday evening, I got a pretty nice view of the moon the day before it was a “blue moon” (the second full moon in a calendar month). We flew above a thick cloud layer (welcome back to Seattle;) and the glowing moon was rising. My mom would have loved […]
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Easter Sunday we had a delicious family dinner on Vashon Island. It turned out to be a beautiful day by the water. The amazing meal was prepared by my son and daughter-in-law. In past blog posts, I spoke of the importance of sharing a meal together regularly as an important way to connect with others. […]
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Getting exercise outside is the perfect way to boost your energy and improve your levels of vitamin D. This vitamin is fat-soluble and needed for strong bones and a healthy immune system. The best source for vitamin D is regular exposure to the sun. Some researchers suggest five to 30 minutes of sun exposure between […]
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Why not consider participating in outside activities you enjoy? The fitness industry has seen an incredible boom, however there has not been significant changes in physical activity across the nation. Recent research has shown people enjoy walking outside much more than inside. Moving physical activities outside can help reluctant exercisers establish more consistent routines and maintain their […]
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Some people (like ;D like working out at the gym. Others (like me) love getting outside to feed our spirit AND get some exercise. There is some research that suggests outdoor exercise might have even more health benefits than a trip to the gym. Check out these six reasons from Huffington Post Wellness (9/21/14) to […]
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Spring is that time of year that the weather can be unpredictable. The Seattle area does not have the extremes from day-to-day that other parts of the country experience with very distinct seasons, but Eastern Washington was very interesting last week. Eastern Washington is that part of the state east of the Cascade Mountains. A […]
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On a trip to Yellowstone and Jackson Hole last fall the weather was unusually cold and there was even snow in the highest elevations in the park. While visiting we decided to warm up with some spiked coffee on this deck with a beautiful view. As I was sitting on the deck thinking of my […]
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You can tell by the look on Kevan and Grace’s faces, that Edie is no longer in her home and this will most likely be the last time they will ever sit on her porch glider again:( Although they may not see her beautiful old house again, they will always be reminded of the far […]
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