this first appeared on the Live Smart page of the Times Union ( I write for that every Wednesday)
I realize I haven't posted here in quite some time. That's because I've become dedicated to updating facebook and twitter. There are just so many hours in the day. Which brings me to this post. Pacing oneself. It was sparked by this spate of early, warm weather. I read on face book all the posts of friends who are bursting from their homes to embrace the warm weather. Let's face it, in this neck of the woods, when the weather is good we grab it because it can change on a dime. And when was the last time we had an extended spring? Usually we go from cold to damp and muddy and then, sometime in June, if we're lucky, a week of spring before summer arrives.
It's a movement that's gaining traction as we try to find ways to trim down and live healthier.
Not two, full days into the New Year and there was a snarky post on my FB page. After 'calling' the writer 'out' on their words they tried to explain they didn't mean to be mean. Okay. So, lesson 1, before hitting send step back and try to 'hear' your words.
The holidays provide us a with an opportunity to talk about some tough subjects with family.
