Archive for the ‘Walks’ Category

There’s a nature trail not too far from our house that we sometimes walk in winter. The trail is heavily used in the other three seasons, but is much quieter in winter when folks tend to hole up at home or do laps around the mall. But nothing beats getting fresh air, and a little [...]

Spring HD

Posted: May 5, 2011 in Field Trips, Walks

​​ I’m not a gardener, but the world is. After spending so many months steeped in grey and ice and slop, I can’t get enough of the colors of spring. Today’s it’s raining, but who cares? When it stops, the greens will be greener and the pinks will be pinker. Spring HD. Spring 3-D. Who [...]

7 AM Walk

Posted: July 23, 2010 in Walks, Wellness

For the past seven Thursday mornings, I’ve (grouchily) gotten up at 5:30 am and met up with a small group of 7 am walkers at the college. The email announcing this new venture promised a $50 gift card to anyone who walked six out of seven weeks. So, I thought, why WOULDN’T I? With that [...]