A monthly look behind the stories in Embassy Kid: An American Foreign Service Family Memoir, the view from my writing desk as I share the book, and a preview of what I’m working on. What I’m reading and what I’m watching. A couple of closing pictures of Kumba, my rescue Lab and therapy dog. And…
A monthly look behind the stories in Embassy Kid: An American Foreign Service Family Memoir, the view from my writing desk as I share the book, and a preview of what I’m working on. What I’m reading and what I’m watching. And the adventures of my rescue Lab and therapy dog, Kumba. More photos from…
It’s never too late to help yourself live a little better through exercise. My own story is an exaggerated example of this truth. I came out of a Dutch ICU in 2019 whittled down by one-third of my weight and reduced to complete dependence on others. It’s taken me years, but in January I completed…
Founder Laurie Denomme’s WECOACH Workouts draws on 30 years of water exercise teaching experience to create member-exclusive programs that include: water workouts, land workouts, tips to help us feel our way to better results, and success trackers to help us recognize our progress. Here are my top ten reasons to subscribe to this unique, results-focused…
Progress doesn’t happen during the workout, it happens in recovery. Next time you schedule a rest day, instead of a day off, call it a performance enhancer. Check out the article by Angie Ferguson. On Sundays, I take a break from jogging, lifting weights, and water exercise, lolling about in my pj’s until it’s really…
On Sunday, my Apple Watch buzzed me with the unhappy news that it had detected an irregular heart rhythm. If you have not been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, see your doctor. Apple Watch I had been sitting completely still, legs elevated, and had no palpitations or any other symptoms to indicate my heart was in…
A kid in the pool reminded me that every day since May 2019 is a trophy. Here’s why.
This time of year, many of us are looking for ways to “make the right thing easy and the wrong thing hard.” Here’s what helping me get back on track.
This amazing group of neighbors keeps me showing up in the pool. They are kind, supportive, and funny. You’d never know we were exercising!
Founder Laurie Denomme’s Water Exercise Coach draws on 30 years of water exercise teaching experience to create member-exclusive programs that include: water workouts, land workouts, tips to help us feel our way to better results, and success trackers to help us recognize our progress. Here are my top ten reasons to subscribe to this unique,…