Category Archives: Lifestyle Blog

GRAMMAR For the Love of God

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Solid Body Strong Mind

FYI This is not a political commentary, it’s a PLEA to the idiots who are in the “print” media to LEARN SOME FORM OF GRAMMAR. Just a little, PLEASE! Headline from some media outlet named Business Insider:“Dianne Feinstein returns to … Continue reading →

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Memories of Tanglewood via the Tanglewood Festival Chorus

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Solid Body Strong Mind

A dear friend emailed me last night to tell me that someone from my youth had passed away. At my advancing age, this is NOT surprising but still, it frequently shakes me. The news has me wandering down memory lane … Continue reading →

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Mornings

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I guess since I get up at 4:30 AM Monday through Thursday, waking up at 7 AM on a Saturday is considered “sleeping in”… not like my youth when sleeping in meant I’d get up at noon and that was … Continue reading →

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Number 12

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I went back and counted. Since I began my CrossFit journey, I have created 12 blogs about CrossFit. Counting this one. So clearly, you can see that this one is a CrossFit blog too. This one is all about Community … Continue reading →

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Protein Packed Granola

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I’ve been making my own granola because I haven’t been able to find my favorite protein bars. I have approximate macros if anyone is interested. This is just what I made for a “big batch” 1/2 c pecan chips (I … Continue reading →

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Strong Body Healthy Mind 1

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I’ve decided to do it. Focus my blog on getting and being strong, keeping my mind healthy, and talking to other WOMEN who have similar goals – strength, health, overcoming the horrifying stereotypes women have to deal with in the … Continue reading →

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It Changed My Life

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I get pretty passionate about CrossFit. I know it may seem like I’ve been indoctrinated into a cult but I wish I could explain fully what the CrossFit community means to me. It’s great that we work out and do … Continue reading →

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Modification of Crock Pot Dog Food

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I will 100% credit Dr. Ruth Roberts for the basis of this recipe, but I’ve thought multiple times about writing down my bastardization of it and now I am…For a friend. I tended to get everything organic and tend toward … Continue reading →

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When to push UP and when to stay

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

How does exercise train you for life? Can you extract lessons from your workouts? Continue reading →

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It’s Just a Number

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I’m looking at you. Yeah, you, 59. Just hold your horses cuz I’m not there yet. A great deal of my CrossFit journey has been focused on aging more gracefully. Actually, that’s a lie, it’s focused on not aging at … Continue reading →

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