Everyone agrees favorite things are “raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.” Or maybe crisp apple streudels and schnitzel with noodles? I’ve never tried either of these last two but I’m willing to bet I will one ...
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Elsey Curtis – A 20 Minute 5-K Before Class?
My grand daughter is just seven. “I’m the best age,” she informs me. Then Annie adds, “You can do things on your own and still enjoy little kid things, too. My mom says this is a perfect age.” Who ...
Elsey Curtis – Matters of the Heart
All things mathematical spook me. Except maybe numerology as with Glynis the Number Lady. According to her, I’m a five and my husband Chip is an eight. We’re not supposed to be suited for one another chiefly b/c ...
Elsey Curtis – Counting Calories and Blessings
My brother Dirk arrives bearing gifts when he visits us this summer, no surprise. He’s a thoughtful guy. However, all the years growing up as his little sister and he, well, no sense going there now but ...
Elsey Curtis – Finally, Fennel!
Did you receive Victor’s hint, the one about flattening stomach muscles, in your email from Brick Bodies? I was stunned by his pithy and simple, no-nonsense advice: “reduce your caloric intake while increasing ...
Elsey Curtis – Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, There’s Always Next Year After All
I find my three bathing suits where I left them in the drawer nine months ago. I try the pale blue one on. Studying my reflection in a much-too-large-full-length mirror, I wonder if the suit is just ...
Elsey Curtis – Exercise At The Gym And Beyond
Cookies are my downfall. I try to make up for eating too many by working out a full hour on the elliptical, 15 minutes on the bike and a couple miles on the tread. ...
Elsey Curtis – Dreaming of Pinole on the Elliptical
If I never run a marathon again, I will appreciate, at least, the foods I’ve discovered while reading Christopher McDougall’s book, Born to Run: Kalamata Olives, Adzuki Beans, Quinoa Spread, and a concoction of ...
Elsey Curtis – Favoring Fitness (Fictionalized) & Importance of Goal-Setting (Fact!)
Hi Marla, The other day I heard this woman on NPR talking about the valuable, memorable things in her life (as her life was ending) and thought of you with reference to committing to do things ...
Elsey Curtis – Reading at Lynne Brick
Last Friday while working out on an exercise bike, I overheard two members at the Belvedere gym. “Are you liking it?” “Yes, so good." Unsure of the title under discussion, I craned my neck but drew the line at gawking. I could ...
