Great Stuff

by: John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman

Over dinner on New Year’s Eve, I asked everyone what was their highlight of the year.  Travel seemed to be the top pick as well as adventure.  For my husband and I (we were not allowed to pick our wedding), it was a trip to Belize and our dives that became our highlights.

More: http://www.welljourn.org/2012/01/looking-back-see-ahead/

A news story  about a 100-year old man, Fauja Singh, who became the oldest person to complete a marathon is an internet buzz. Singh earned himself a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the oldest man to finish a marathon on Sunday, October 16, 2011.

Marathons chew up and spit you out! I know. I completed marathon #4, 26.2 grueling miles, October 16th and felt a whole range of emotions.  The marathon is just as much a mental challenge as it is physical.  It is when you are feeling your worst that you are tested and, very often, a race angel appears.

Read more: http://www.welljourn.org/2011/10/age-perception-health/

From the article:

The last month and a half was a bit busy and stressful as I worried about school, training for my next marathon, fundraising, and planning my wedding.  The difference is that today:

• I am less than three days from my marathon,
• I am five weeks away from my wedding, and
• I have one less class to stress over.

In retrospect, I put myself on a time out from WellJourn. However, that does not mean I plummeted into a state of eating junk food while permanently glued to the sofa. I simply took a time out from writing.  I still experimented with some very edible and some not-so-edible creations; as well as, maintained a healthy diet and proper exercise.

Read more: http://www.welljourn.org/2011/10/time-health-mental/

Pancakes are a rare treat in my house and are normally reserved for Friday or Sunday mornings.  This morning was special because not only is my fig tree finally starting to ripen, but sometimes your morning breakfast should make you smile.  Pancakes remind me of my grandfather who used to wake me up at 6 am yelling “Tabby, hotcakes!”  My Grandpa was awesome! Measuring cups? Nope! Everything was by sight, smell, taste and butter! Although now I measure for health and portion control, there are some foods like pancakes that make any day a special day of remembrance.

A very clever way to illustrate the health risks of soda.