Seventy-Five & Moving

Last week I was in Paris with a very close family friend celebrating her 75th birthday.  I’d joked before leaving that I was going on a senior citizen’s cruise.  It wasn’t technically, but it was a Viking River Cruise.  I’d been on one a few years ago and was the youngest by about 40 years.  Plus, they advertise on PBS.  I watch PBS, but prior to Downton Abbey, who predominately watched PBS?  They are seeking seniors.

When I arrived I realized I was in the same boat, literally.  I don’t mind that age group.  People kept telling me I must be bored.  First of all, I’m rarely bored.  And second, just because you’re older than me doesn’t mean you bore me.  Every year we should all be filled with more fascinating stories and life experiences.  Seniors should be more interesting.  I like people.  The people on that ship did not bore me.

Ann hikes to Rich the Lion Hearted's castle Ann hikes to Rich the Lion Hearted’s castle

My friend Ann is 75, and she pushed herself to climb a steep hill to get up to Richard the Lion Hearted’s castle.  She wanted to […]

Seventy-Five & Moving2017-10-25T16:07:07-04:00

Happy Mother’s Day

Spending time with your mom today? Can you take a walk, or enjoy time together while moving?

Either way, Happy Mother’s Day to all our instructors and clients!

Happy Mother’s Day2017-09-12T19:31:55-04:00

Sore

Participants compete in a dragon boat race to mark the Dragon Boat Festival in Bitan, Xindian, Taipei County June 16, 2010. The festival commemorates the death of Chinese patriotic poet Qu Yuan, who drowned himself in 277 B.C. on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month to protest against the corrupt government of his time. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN - Tags: SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY)

I am one of those people that likes to feel sore after a workout. I’ve read the research and I know that you don’t have to feel sore to have gotten a good workout–and I believe that. Still, I actually enjoy the feeling of my muscles aching (a little) when I move.

Since I joined a Dragon Boat team in Hartford, Connecticut, I’m getting plenty sore. I’m using muscles I’ve always used, but in a totally different way. It would be easier for me to list what doesn’t hurt in my body (my toes), but I’m so impressed by feeling every muscle that I’m […]

Sore2017-09-12T19:32:13-04:00

First Day of Summer

Monday is the first official day of summer, but why wait till next weekend when you can enjoy summer this weekend. Hit the beach or cool off in at a good movie in the theater (but pass on the candy and popcorn). Or consider the best of both worlds at Mansfield’s Drive-In theater.

Summer Getaway

Maybe take a leisurely raft ride down the Farmington River.

Hiking is always a favorite activity of mine. And Connecticut has lots of places to hike. I like Devil’s Hopyard and the Heublein Tower.

Have a picnic with friends or just you and your favorite book.

First Day of Summer2017-09-12T19:32:13-04:00
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