: About Me

Karen Loss has been writing all of her life, completing her first "book" at age seven, while sitting in her private office behind the 3-piece sectional in her living room. It was, naturally, about one of her favorite subjects - animals. She followed those early efforts by serving on the editorial staff of her college newspaper, and later writing and editing publications for a variety of corporate and trade organizations. She continued to pursue freelance opportunities and has written articles for the Northern Virginia Business Journal, Elan magazine, the Winchester Star, the Antelope Valley Press, and Instructor. In her spare time, Karen enjoys golf, performing musically, reading, cooking, and bringing animals to life through oil painting. She lives in Northern Virginia with her dog, Bella.

My passion is ...

dogs

My childhood ambition ...

to be an astronomer...or a music teacher

My favorite memory ...

soaring above Hyner View for an hour and a half in my hang glider

Why I write ...

I like to be creative.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Reading mysteries, children's lit, how-to books: watching the food network; listening to Celtic Woman

My first job ...

paper carrier

My best moment ...

visiting my Compassion children, although this is only one of many

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Walking is one of the best forms of exercise there is. It is an aerobic activity without being high impact. Even the most sedentary of us, with few exceptions, can participate in a walking regimen. Because it is a part of our daily lives from the time we pass our first year on earth, we don't need to take classes to learn the technique or buy designer walking clothes to "look the part." One thing that all serious walkers need is a comfortable pair of shoes. They should have adequate arch support, be sufficiently breathable, and of course be broken in around the house before one sets off on...

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