Why I Stopped Walking Outside for Exercise
“Hey, pretty girl. How you doin’?” The day last fall when an unfamiliar man said those words to me was one of the last times I went for a walk alone for exercise in my neighborhood. The Back Story: I …
Category: Mental and Physical Health
How to Keep Clear Care Contact Lens Cleaning Solution From Bubbling Over
This post contains affiliate links. Contact lens care has come a long way in the last few decades. While some people do (and have to) use saline, there are now a number of other options available, including a variety of …
Want To Sleep Better? Avoid These Common Mistakes
Most people know that eating right, getting enough exercise, and reducing stress are all good for them. Most people also have some vague idea that getting enough sleep is also good for them. What people don’t always fully appreciate is …
The Dangers of Walking Alone as a Woman
Many years ago, a college friend and I were walking just a few blocks off campus when a teenage boy stepped onto his front porch and started loudly proclaiming how “hot” we were. As we hurried away down the sidewalk, …
Why I Drink Tea Every Day
I start nearly every morning with a cup of tea. It’s mostly herbal, so I don’t have a caffeine addiction. I just like tea. I value the centering, calming effect it has on my early mornings. Also, if I make …
When a “Lonely Older Man” is Really a Predator
He was a lay leader in my family’s small church. A gray-haired single man in his 50s. He taught Bible classes. He held positions on church committees, served communion, and made sure there was a huge celebratory cake in the …