Rainer Maria Rilke once wrote, "Go into yourself. Find out the reason that commands you to write; see whether it has spread its roots into the very depths of your heart; confess to yourself whether you would have to die if you were forbidden to write. This
+ more bio information"I am woman, hear me roar." Helen Reddy's words have inspired women everywhere not to take no for an answer. Women cyclists are in numbers too big to ignore. Manufacturers have answered the demand by creating specific bike gear for the fairer sex. The new gadgets on the market are better than men's or even unisex products of... More..
If you ride seriously, eat seriously. I am not a dietician and all recommendations are just my recommendations. Of course you should use your own judgement and consult your physician with any concerns you have. It has often been repeated that "variety is the spice of life." I agree. I was very fortunate to be raised by the k... More..
Before you head to your local big box store to pick up an elliptical trainer, consider the features that will ensure you get the very best value on a machine you will actually enjoy using. If your elliptical is to be more than a very expensive coat hanger; it has to fit your needs. CONSOLE When it comes to the console, you m... More..
Breakfast. The most important meal of the day. Why don't we just eat it already? I know every excuse in the book. (I've used them, too.) You haven't eaten for twelve hours, maybe longer; shouldn't you start your day right? Break the fast. Breakfast is essential to a cyclist with a fast metabolism and for those who want to sp... More..
According to The Pet Center 40% of cats are obese. Although it is easy to think spoiling your cat is for their emotional benefit, there are numerous weight-related health risks. Overweight cats are more likely to develop arthritis, diabetes, and liver diseases. Your veterinarian can give you an accurate diagnosis, but can yo... More..
The first step in choosing a sports car is to know what type of car personality you have. Daydream. What are you going to do with your new ride? Are you a Sunday driver that likes to take it easy through the countryside? Are you planning on entering every car show and competition? Do you just want to smoke 'em at the lights?... More..
Pacific Ocean breezes, Polynesian culture, volcanoes, waterfalls, famous sandy beaches, and lush vegetation. Hawaii is the place to build your luxury vacation home. Whether you enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving, golf, fine dining, surfing, deep sea fishing, or horseback riding, this is the place for you. Let's take a trip aro... More..
Why is it so hard to answer the question, "What kind of music do you like?" It is often asked in the first minutes of meeting someone new. Music is so personal. How do you describe your favorite music? It goes beyond genres, artists, and albums. How do you define your preferences in a few words? Revealing your likes succinct... More..
If you are like most new moms, you didn't wear your pre-pregnancy jeans home from the hospital. Likely you won't be able to wear them again for at least a few months, if ever. As if childbirth wasn't hard enough, now you have a body you still don't recognize and nothing to wear. How do you dress your new mom body? Don't succ... More..
The bike trail I frequent most is the Mountain-Bay Trail. People of my hometown have casually wondered how this trail got its moniker as neither mountains nor bay can be found in Shawano, Wisconsin. Light was shed on this subject when I learned the trail's namesake. This 83-mile trail across north central Wisconsin was named... More..
Terra L. Fletcher
Shawano, Wisconsin US
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