FIRST, A BIT OF HISTORY Labor Day is always observed on the first Monday of September. This will be September 2 this year. It’s a celebration of workers, but it grew out of one of the most dismal chapters of… Continue Reading
THERE ARE MANY BENEFITS Most of us are aware of the physical value of exercise activity. The benefits are unmistakable and include: Improving our skills in sports Giving us more attractive bodies Protecting against many chronic diseases Helping us lose… Continue Reading
FAMILY VALUES Nelly Korda is currently the #1 ranked golfer on the LPGA tour. She is an American citizen with Czechoslovakian lineage. She has won her first five tournament starts in 2024. Only Annika Sorenstam and Nancy Lopez had done… Continue Reading
HIS SUCCESS IS EXTRAORDINARY Scott Alexander Scheffler was born June 21, 1996. He played for the University of Texas golf team from 2014 to 2018, a team that won the Walker Cup in 2017. In 2020, he was the PGA… Continue Reading
WHY NOT? I just finished an article on the benefits of eating fruit – LET’S BE FRUITY. Personally, I eat lots of fruits and nuts, though I try to be careful with the salt content of nuts. Nuts are tasty… Continue Reading
LET ME EXPLAIN The English language is replete with slang words, some of which may be disparaging. “Fruity” was used in past times to indicate someone who was gullible, someone who was “wacko” and very often to insult a male… Continue Reading
IT’S ESSENTIAL FOR OUR SURVIVAL This post will address a very simple health issue – drinking water. Hydration may be far more important than many of us recognize. I am convinced that habits control our behavior – also that habits… Continue Reading
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION Scarlett Ingrid Johansson was born in New York City on November 22, 1984. She has citizenship in the United States and Denmark. Her father was originally from Denmark. At age 9, she had minor movie roles as… Continue Reading
IT’S NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR EXPERIENCED ATHLETES High intensity interval training can apply to just about any mode of exercise and to all levels of exercise experience. Do it with bodyweight, dumbbells, resistance bands, kettlebells, jumping ropes, stationary bikes or treadmills… Continue Reading
IT’S TODAY AND TOMORROW Today begins the annual Amazon Prime Day (actually 2 days) when Prime members can benefit from special discounts throughout Amazon. First, we must join Prime. This is easy enough to do. Every time I order from… Continue Reading