The Best Way To Maintain Brain Power!
Hello there! Do you have an AI bot friend? I admit it, I do. t feels like ChatGPT is my ultra loyal, non-judgmental friend, no matter how perfunctory or repetitive I am. “She” replies to every request as if helping and flattering me is her favorite thing to do. She’s relentlessly kind, always available. That’s […]
The hourglass
Hello friends ~ I’m so happy you’re here! I hope your’e having a wonderful June so far. My 72nd birthday was June 6th, which was a fun-filled weekend. Age is just the number of years that I’ve been alive, after all, and I want these years to be as fulfilling as possible. It feels like […]
Speed humps
Hello friends, I’ve been thinking about you. How are you doing lately, or in general? Kids’ sports, end-of-school projects, summer plans, volunteerism, college applications, or deadlines at work. I remember it well raising 6 kids. Seasonal transitions can be tough. I had no idea that I was going through perimenopause during a lot of the time […]
Choices.
Hi friends~ I’m so happy that you’re reading my weekly thoughts. I also love to know yours – this week it’s about choices, and the value of keeping it simple. Back in my 30’s and 40s I headed up committees for charity galas, events which involved fancy dresses, actual gowns, and oh, all those shoes […]
Too. Much. Information. Learn how to use it.
Welcome, friends – I’m so glad you’re here! If you’re a mom, I hope you had a really happy and fun day yesterday. This space is especially for those of you in midlife (whether that means 30 or 60, if you plan on living to 120!), so you can be empowered to live well. It’s […]
Pain vs Discomfort
Hello friends~ I love that early flowers last longer in a chilly April and early May, but this seems like an especially long, cold, and windy spring. Same where you live? Finally, Saturday looked like the perfect day for a nice longish spin on the bike. I was psyched. Tires pumped, lights charged. I hadn’t […]
What are calories, fat, and energy? How and why is fat stored, and why is it so hard to burn?
Hi friends~ I’m really happy you’re here! My mission with every post is to share stuff you can use, and I’d love to hear from you if there’s anything you’re thinking about. In a recent virtual ROW+STRENGTH session we got talking about calories, energy, and fat because instead of programming meters or time in the […]
One step at a time.
Hi friends~ I so appreciate you being here taking a few minutes to read this newsletter. It can be really tough to keep up with everything – family, job, life itself, and I know even a few minutes can be precious. Let’s keep it simple. Today the topic is about dedicating time for training, but […]
Arshay Cooper Is True To His Mission: Inspiring And Empowering Kids
Hi Friends~ Wow! If you read the entry last week – this is a continuing story – I was so excited that Arshay Cooper, world-renowned author and speaker had accepted my invitation to come to Asbury Park Boys & Girls Club. He was certainly true to his mission – sharing his inspiring message of personal […]
Empowering Youth Through Rowing: A Special Event with Arshay Cooper
Hi friends~ As you probably know, I’m an indoor rowing coach, and rowing features prominently in almost every workout I do myself, and for all of my adult strength training clients. Today I want to tell you about the Youth Indoor Rowing Program which I initiated last year, that’s been impactful for kids in the […]