Tag Archives: health

Chasing After Santa’s Sleigh

Posted on December 25, 2018 by

Merry Christmas, Modern Philosophers! Christmas began in the traditional way at The House on the Hill.  I ran down the stairs in search of presents, but there weren’t any. It’s not like I expected anything to be waiting for me … Continue reading →

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Baby, It’s Ridiculously Cold Outside!

Posted on December 6, 2018 by

The good news, Modern Philosophers, is that I have taken great strides in overcoming my paralyzing fear of driving in the snow. The RAV4 has made traveling the winter roads of Maine a much less anxious endeavor, and that has … Continue reading →

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Is Snow Miser My Personal Trainer?

Posted on November 27, 2018 by

I’m always having weird thoughts, Modern Philosophers, but the one I had this morning was particularly odd… What if Snow Miser is my personal trainer? As you know, Snow Miser and I do not have the most pleasant relationship. In … Continue reading →

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The People I Meet On My Runs

Posted on November 3, 2018 by

Getting back into shape wasn’t the only reason I took up running, Modern Philosophers. I was hoping it would make me more social and help me to meet new people.  I have no problem diagnosing myself as a socially awkward … Continue reading →

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I’m The Gingerbread Man!

Posted on October 21, 2018 by

I am the Gingerbread Man, Modern Philosophers! As in “You can’t catch me ’cause…” I’m participating in a Wellness Competition on the Virgin Pulse app.  Today is Day 14 of 15, and thus far, I am in the lead with … Continue reading →

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Know Your Limits, And Then Push Them

Posted on October 14, 2018 by

I’m participating in another Wellness Challenge on the Virgin Pulse app, Modern Philosophers. If you recall, I won the Individual Title of the last Wellness Challenge by doing 30,000 steps a day for fifteen consecutive days. I swore to myself … Continue reading →

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The Not So Magnificent Seven

Posted on September 22, 2018 by

Sometimes, the road rises up to kick my ass, Modern Philosophers. It seems that today is one such day. When that happens, I guess it becomes a matter of how I respond to that challenge. It has been incredibly windy … Continue reading →

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