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Monday #12: Thank You, Me
Yesterday was one of those crazy good autumn days when the temperature was above 60 and the sun was shining brightly, exploiting the color palette that comes only from this transitional season. Few leaves are actually left on the trees, and many … Continue reading
Monday #35: Inside Out
One of the most common questions I get asked by children is “Where do you get the ideas for your books?” I usually tell them that’s easy; I just write about stuff I like, which is why you will never … Continue reading
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Tagged being outside, dar hosta, happiness, healthy living, nature, outdoor living, outdoors, running
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Monday #21: Healthy Thoughts
When I am stumped for a Monday Blog topic, I often turn to health and fitness. During the first year of this blog, my post on the beginning of my running habit was the most read post and I think … Continue reading
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Tagged dar hosta, exercise, Fitness, Health, healthy living, New York Times, Physical fitness, running
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Monday #12: Do What You Can
This week I am visiting my parents in Missouri. Fellow runners will know that the beauty of running is that it truly requires only a pair of shoes. I make an effort to run outdoors whenever possible and one of the things I … Continue reading
Monday #52: The Finish Line?
Sometimes when I read a really good book that I love, love, love, I get to the last page, take a deep breath, close the book and then open it up to the beginning to read the first few pages … Continue reading
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Tagged dar hosta, education, exercise, happiness, healthy living, learning, nature, running, trees, writing
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Monday #34: Born To Run
It’s Spring Break here in the Mid Atlantic and, although I have no traveling vacation plans this year, I’m going to take some time off of thinking about learning, teaching and child development and ponder something that I have grown … Continue reading
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Tagged dar hosta, exercise, healthy living, Marathon, new jersey, Road running, running
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