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Ducks are cocky

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

“Hey, Mom, let’s go to the gym,” Cheezy said while I visited in Utah this past weekend, “I’ll train you.” As we turned the corner, two ducks stepped off the curb in front of the car.  “Ducks are just too … Continue reading →

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The sounds of yoga

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

I’ve come to recognize a few sounds in yoga — not the graceful whoosing from one powerful move to another or the relaxing chants.  More like the ceremonial cracking of my knees or the faint sound of my grateful body … Continue reading →

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You’re killing me, Larry

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

I headed out this evening for the gym behind a long chain of cars.  I could see the flashing red light for a non-working traffic signal about a mile up the road.  I’d never have time to warm up.  Oh, … Continue reading →

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Quartzite

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

I’ve always hated “exercising” for the sake of exercise.  I don’t mind getting exercise as a by-product of hard work, but to do it with nothing tangible in my hand afterwards has never been my idea as a substitute for … Continue reading →

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Don’t try this at home

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

“You guys are gonna like this move,” lied Dawn.  We all groaned.  “Go into side plank position.”  She smiled and looked at me.  “Your favorite position, Penny.” “Like may be too strong a word,” I squeaked out from the awkward position.  I … Continue reading →

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You want me to… what?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

“Pull your chin to your shin,” instructed Dawn, my overzealous yoga instructor.  I was sitting down, leaning over and pulling on my toes as hard as I could.  Age was working against me.  There were a couple of other commands.  … Continue reading →

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Coming out even

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

One of my fellow yogis had to leave the session early.  “Quick reverse your leg opener before you go,” Dawn instructed.  So there I am, right leg forward, bent knee, left leg stretched out behind me balancing (sort of balancing) on … Continue reading →

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Two Twix workout

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Yesterday I missed breakfast.  On purpose.  It was the dreaded weekly weigh-in at work for our weight loss challenge group.  Not only did I miss my morning meal, I selected my clothing very carefully, or should I say very lightly.  I … Continue reading →

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What we do for love

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

I can’t tell you how many games of Simon Says, 52-card pick-up, and War I’ve intentionally lost while teaching children, and now grandchildren, the ropes of favorite games.  I have to admit it’s not as difficult losing these days as … Continue reading →

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