"If you don't trust the people, you make them untrustworthy." Tao te Ching by Lao-tsu, translated by S. Mitchell. Hi folks, welcome! In my early twenties I spent three years working as a general veterinary practitioner, mainly in large animal (cows, pigs and such) or farm practice, during which time I learned the value of understanding what my customers (farmers) valued. I am now attempting to apply ... Read more
Like This Or Like This? When It Comes To Body Movement Only You Know Best, With A Little Awareness Education
Hi folks, welcome, When it comes to body movement, for anyone traveling across the surface of this beautiful but dangerous planet, be they athlete or not, head position, eye position, foot strike angle, shoulder blade mobility, and hundreds of other little things, especially 'mind position', can make the difference between moving freely and being crippled up on the couch. I couldn't resist using the following ... Read more
Writing, Like Racquetball, Has Three Major Skill Levels And There Will Always Be Someone Better Than You No Matter What Your Sport
Hi folks, welcome! Do not let the enjoyment of your sport depend solely on winning. There will always be someone better than you, if not at this game or race then at the next. Instead, measure success by enjoyment level and you will have a great time for the rest of your life, even as your performance declines, as it inevitably will with age. This, however, is possibly not true of the sport of writing! Lest ... Read more
Share Your Life With People Who Challenge You And Get You To Do Things You OtherWISE Would Not
Hi folks! Welcome! Your life will be changed in many positive ways if you hang out with the right people, though comfort isn't always part of the equation at first. Beware misoneism, FitOldDog. This brief video of our family canoe (kayak?) trip to Bear Island, NC, USA, says it all! Do stuff while you can; life is brief! -k @FitOldDog ... Read more
There Are No Excuses For Thinking Old Unless You Want To Throw Your Life Away: Three Inspiring Stories
Hi! Welcome! I decided to write my latest newsletter on caring for parents and grandparents by encouraging them to stay in shape, though the best time to start is when the kids are grown, somewhere in your 40s (if not before). In response to this August 2013 Newsletter, I received two interesting links, each demonstrating starkly different, but highly effective, approaches to getting on with your life as ... Read more
What Better Gift Than Fresh Vegetables From A Home Garden – Thanks Claire And Rip
Hi folks! Welcome! From time-to-time one receives an unexpected and lovely gift, which in this case was homegrown vegetables from Claire and Rip. Home grown is best if you can get them, and the growers understand 'The Omnivore's Dilemma' philosophy, which Claire and Rip most certainly do. The trick about food is to know the source, which is not always easy, much like knowing exactly where your money is ... Read more
Motivation, Inspiration, Balance And Rehabilitation
Hi folks! Welcome! "It may seem like a subtle distinction, but the worlds of motivation and inspiration are millions of miles apart. So, motivation is about things that you think you should do or that you’re supposed to do. Inspiration is about being called to act because you’re in direct alignment with the magnetic, luminous marrow of potential that is you." by 'Jonathan in Inspiration' During my ... Read more
How Does One Stay Paleo And Simultaneously Ingest Enough Carbs For Endurance Training? -> Educated Experimentation!
Hi folks! Welcome! I have successfully completed Ironman races, one at least in a decent time, largely fueled by carbohydrates - totally non-Paleo metabolism. I hated having to stuff down all that food all the time on the bike. I recently failed to complete one Ironman race by 2-miles (17 hr. cutoff) with an approximately 95% Paleo metabolism, reaching 10 miles into the run before 'hitting the wall,' but my ... Read more
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