Opinion

Heeling (healing) well?

If you’re an empty nester, chances are you’re of a certain age … middle age. This stage of life requires you to be more thoughtful about your physical activity. I…



Adapt to find your passion

I was first introduced to exercise when I was young through the form of swimming. It was a form of exercise that doctors told my parents would be safe and…


Last one in

Here’s another story from my mother, Dorothy Howard Adler. Mom told this story. A few nights ago Dad worked late. I was tired and was so sound asleep, I didn’t…


Misinformation leads to distrust of vaccines

Vaccine misinformation and politicization abound in America. Social media and internet sites are packed with both from vaccine critics. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other…




Peek-a-boo joy

What brings you joy? The older I get, the less it takes to bring me joy, or maybe it’s that I appreciate finding joy in the small things. Either way,…


Brain droppings: Scott has things on his mind

In 1997, comedian George Carlin published his very funny (how could it not be!) book, Brain Droppings, which, according to the cover, contains “jokes, notions, doubts, opinions, questions, thoughts, beliefs,…