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Vegan Religion Or Philosophy And Dreaming Of Eating Sardines

Vegan Religion or Philosophy? A healthy vegan listens to their body. religion: noun The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, a pursuit or interest to which someone ascribes supreme importance. "consumerism is the new religion" philosophy: noun the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when ... Read more

FitOldDog’s Stretching Philosophy And My Favorite Core Exercise!

Stretching For Active Healthy Aging? Have A Conversation With Your Body!  Maintain Flexibility For Active Healthy Aging My stretching philosophy is simple: Stretching (better still, lengthening), is not something you do TOO your body. Its a conversation WITH your body! This is a critical mindset! How you think about an activity, will influence how you do the activity! Stay flexible, my friends. It is ... Read more

Sculpt Your Life Philosophy By Removing Rather Than Adding

“It’s not the daily increase, but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential.” Bruce Lee. Simplifying one's life is a healthy philosophy, but it's not always easy. Years ago, I read a wonderful book, entitled, 'Amusing Ourselves To Death: Public Discourse In The Age Of Show Business.' by Neil Postman. It is actually a long essay, on the impact of technology on epistemology. What are we surrounded and impacted by ... Read more

Ant Philosophy? Ants Who Stop To Reflect On The Meaning Of Life?

Hi folks, welcome to another lovely day! I consider philosophy, or thinking about thinking, to be the most important of all subjects. I love to enjoy my morning cups (2) of tea each morning, when I just sits and thinks, and sometimes just sits. I often wonder why I do what I do, like blogging, for instance, and then I remember, it's all explained in this little movie I had fun making today. Do we have free ... Read more

Does Your Dog Like Peas? Philosophy At Work.

Hi folks, welcome! Why do we like one person, vegetable, book, or dog, and not another? I do like philosophy, or thinking about thinking, I must admit, and this is an age-old question. When it comes to liking most things, no problem, your initial impression is generally on target. For humans, however, first impressions are dangerous and you have to remember that you most certainly can't tell a book by ... Read more

FitOldDog’s Risk-Benefit Assessment Philosophy For Surgery Recovery And Sports

Hi folks! Welcome! At the heart of my philosophy for surgery recovery, and subsequently getting on with your life, is the risk-benefit assessment. I decided to write this blog post in response to a conversation with my brother, who has a decidedly low opinion of my Surgery Recovery Guide. Fortunately, I respect his opinions sufficiently to take them into serious consideration. To quote from his review on the ... Read more

A Nutrition Philosophy: Who Needs It

  Hi! Thanks for stopping by! Ayn Rand was a little extreme in her views, but when you consider her history it's no surprise. We are all, at least in part, a product of our histories, genetic and environmental. Ayn Rand was somewhat hostile to other philosophers, as a result of which the general philosophical community appears to have rejected her as a member of their tribe, or that's how I remember it ... Read more

Dancing As An Expression Of FitOldDog’s Training Philosophy

  Hi folks, Just thought that I would bring you up to date on my dancing, as it is certainly becoming an integral part of my exercise philosophy for better health. Furthermore, much to my surprise (at the age of 68), I am actually making progress, spontaneously moving to ZZ Top the other day. Nick (13) was really impressed. During my run this morning, I found that if I engaged my butt-dancing skills I ... Read more

Disclaimer: As a veterinarian, I do not provide medical advice for human animals. If you undertake or modify an exercise program, consult your medical advisors before doing so. Undertaking activities pursued by the author does not mean that he endorses your undertaking such activities, which is clearly your decision and responsibility. Be careful and sensible, please.