Category Archives: Sports + Fitness + Recreation

The Sedentary Lifestyle

Posted on August 1, 2011

Some people have an inner desire to go for a run or a walk, ride a bike, or just get outside and play, while others prefer to stay inside and read a book, watch TV, cook, or eat a delicious … Continue reading →

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Dancing To Their Own Beat

Posted on August 1, 2011

A former cheerleader, dancer and model, I somehow wound up with two boys who LOVE football. While I watch them at practice, and pray that neither breaks any bones, I am distracted by cheerleading practice in the distance. As the … Continue reading →

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On Aggressive Behavior And Sports

Posted on July 20, 2011

When the adolescent student killers from Pearl, Miss., and Springfield, Ore., were interviewed, one said he was a fan of violent fantasy video games; the other was described as “enmeshed in violent television and internet sites.” Some time ago, a … Continue reading →

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Seniors Go Wild For Wii

Posted on July 5, 2011

The regulars at the senior center in Painesville, Ohio, had a dilemma. A Nintendo Wii had been purchased, but the novelty of the new game system had worn off after only a week. On most days, the system received little … Continue reading →

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Over The Lawn, Through The Wicket

Posted on July 5, 2011

“Be careful, sometimes I forget my sippy-cup on the grass,” a wee girl flatly stated to her new student. The elderly student, securing his cup’s lid, replied, “I’ve done that before.” The emboldened girl whispered conspiratorially, “Also, I get so … Continue reading →

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