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Double Timing It: Walk Across Kansas and Up the Coast of California Simultaneously

At the beginning of April, I embarked on two (2) virtual walks.  The first is sponsored by my employer and is called “The Big 1” and described as “The Big 1 takes you on a coastal voyage from Laguna Beach … Continue reading

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Places to Avoid Walking During My Lunch Break

This year for Mother’s Day my kids bought me a Fitbit Flex. I got it setup late last week and have gradually increased my walking, both at home during the evenings and at work over part of my lunch hour. … Continue reading

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Article: Why Americans and Europeans may soon start dying of infections like it’s 1905 again

Why Americans and Europeans may soon start dying of infections like it’s 1905 again http://qz.com/148395/why-americans-and-europeans-may-soon-start-dying-of-infections-like-its-1905-again/ Preaching to the choir (me) but still good idea to spread the word. Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any … Continue reading

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Business Insider

http://www.businessinsider.com/18-ways-your-office-job-is-destroying-your-body-2013-2?op=1 Things I already know … work is bad for my health.  My number one gripe, aside from the normal work gripes, is over-illumination.  If I could work in the dark, I’d be happier and healthier.

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Article: For A Long And Healthy Life, It Matters Where You Live

For A Long And Healthy Life, It Matters Where You Live http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/07/18/203323782/for-a-longer-healthier-life-it-matters-where-you-live Maybe Texas isn’t the best place to retire.

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Article: A Surprising Barrier To Clean Water: Human Nature

A Surprising Barrier To Clean Water: Human Nature http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/06/20/193587906/a-surprising-barrier-to-clean-water-human-nature Clean water – a vanishing vital resource

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Pleasant Evening Stroll with Apollo and Spring Flowers

For the first time in nearly a month, Apollo and I took a pleasant evening stroll around our neighborhood.  I didn’t get much exercise, as I became easily distracted by all the beautiful blooming spring flowers and trees.  The temperature … Continue reading

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Article: The Value of Prevention… and the Question of Responsibility

The Value of Prevention… and the Question of Responsibility http://www.lemodesittjr.com/2013/05/31/the-value-of-prevention-and-the-question-of-responsibility/ Another great thought-provoking blog post from one of my favorite authors.

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Octal October

For over 2,500 years in our Western civilization, October has been known as the tenth month of the year and the iconic symbol of Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.  Originally, though, the Romans had only ten months in their calendar; … Continue reading

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Product Review: Pedusa PE-798 Tri-Axis Pedometer

My old pedometer finally bit the dust last month.  That explains why you haven’t seen any posts here relating to my weekly or monthly step stats.  My Omron pedometer decided it needed a permanent vacation.  This prompted me to go … Continue reading

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