Category Archives: Fitness

Settling In

Last week we made the move to the big city. Classes at Regent College started Monday, June 10th and so after a quick tour of our new digs, we joined students for lunch in Atrium then followed fellow-registrants to Room 100 … Continue reading

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Extending Family

If you and I sat down for a cup of tea together, it wouldn’t be long before family entered into the conversation. I think it’s true that we talk most about what’s important to us and family is. One of the best things about … Continue reading

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Winter White in Spring

While friends celebrate the first day of spring, we are hanging on to winter, for just a little longer. It’s an exercise in empathy for the rest of Canada that sits in the grip of snow and ice. At least … Continue reading

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A Challenging Course

We moved to Malibu in 2008 because Gord landed a job in the maintenance department of this up-scale Young Life camp. Let’s be honest, what YL camp isn’t up-scale? Anyway, we arrived in the fall by boat and worked all … Continue reading

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Well Nourished

Over the past 6 years, since my celiac diagnosis and the elimination of gluten from my diet, I’m actually gaining weight. Celiac Disease affects the lining of the small intestine and causes it to destroy itself by reacting to any … Continue reading

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51 and Hot

I turn 51 in a few weeks and realize I am early in my 6th decade and not 5th as I thought. That’s a significant jump and feels a little shocking, especially when I say it out loud. My kids … Continue reading

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