The evidence is overwhelming. Regular walking and running is closely associated with longer, healthier lives. So how do you help somebody start a good habit? Heck, how do you get yourself to start doing it? I have some thoughts for you.
I'm still walking off Thanksgiving. And realizing I'll soon be thinking about Christmas. What do you want for Christmas? Good health? Peace of mind? It's all out here. And it's free. Every day. Press Play to get in the mood.
The most amazing thing. I grew a salad in my kitchen - in 16 days. In Winter. In New York. In this AeroGarden thing. Seeing is believing. Click for the photos.
The Walk you map for yourself. Wherever you are. Because you feel a little like a stuffed turkey and it's time to Walk off some of that tasty stuff. Make it a good memory before it turns to fat. Two hours knocks off all the trimmings.
I was thinking about the Indians and the Pilgrims. Which got me thinking about my CSA farmers. And my neighbors who gather every Tuesday for the little ritual of picking up our farm shares. All of us living in the New York World, not knowing how to grow food.
Really. Crisp, buttery potatoes. Rich, melting eggplant. Luscious cheese sauce. It's practically the national dish in Greece, where they make it with ground lamb. That's what I was doing when I thought, why not make Turkey Moussaka?
Deeply delicious. Spicy and sweet. Rich and bright. Substantial but not heavy. Maybe the best-ever use of leftover turkey. So good it makes me think Better of turkey. More than enough flavor for a party.
If you're traveling, you'll have enough on your mind. So give your body a break. Because something ought to be relaxed when you arrive. Some stretches for the car, the plane and the rest stop. Have a Slower Saner holiday.
Some birds have all the luck. Some don't. Take the turkey. A poor flier. And totally edible. Then there's the pelican. Funny looking on the ground. But when it takes flight, that's something to see. Effortless. Graceful. Take a minute. Press Play.