Trashy Tales

I am spending my summer picking up trash at Washington State Parks. I have a fancy title –Volunteer Camp Host – but what I really do is pick-up trash. Lot’s of trash. Sure, I also answer questions and smile at everyone as they try to entertain their crabby kids or when they are all sitting around…

5K Training – Week Two

The first part of the week was not great. We had two snow storms and I don’t like to walk or bike on snow/ice. I did a bit of indoor exercise but nothing much. I did not get even close to 10,000 steps/day on the pedometer. However, the week ended on a great note! A friend…

Is It Wrong to Love Bacon Ranch Dressing?

In the past few years I have reduced meat consumption, learned to love plant-based protein (that’s you tofu), ingested fewer sweets, consumed mountains of vitamins, swallowed several daily meds, walked 5Ks, started training to run a 5K, stretched, twisted, turn, bought a bike, walked my dog, grown my own organic veggies, eaten at least one…

Pedometer – Gear Review

I love my pedometer. It keeps track of the steps I walk or jog. Each day it starts over and then keeps track the whole week. Additionally, the device converts to miles walked and MPH. With a calendar and date readout, what is not to like? It comes with a lanyard, but you can also…