Category Archives: Exercise

Choose Different Stars

I used to pride myself on having a “5-star day”. I felt the most complete when I accomplished exercise, cleaning, cooking, gardening, and reading. These five criteria I set for myself, when achieved, gave me a deep sense of accomplishment. I also felt a sense of abject failure if I did not “earn” them. Five-starContinue reading “Choose Different Stars”

Physcholgical Clutter

I am one of those people who gets their jollies by organizing and getting rid of clutter – I love to clean the house, organize my sock drawer, put things in their right place, and keep things simple.   I have kept things simple for all of my worldly possessions, but the term “clutter” canContinue reading “Physcholgical Clutter”

RAGBRAI part deux

So I completed RAGBRAI for another year, much to my surprise.  I hadn’t planned on riding again this summer – once was enough (or so I thought).  I came away with a sense of satisfaction after completing the ride in 2014 and figured I could cross it off my list.  And so  last summer turned into fall,Continue reading “RAGBRAI part deux”