Hi ya! That’s how the locals say hello in Scotland. While vacationing in the glorious Great Glen (Scottish Highlands), I spotted people of all ages, shapes and sizes out walking in the magnificent countryside. There they were with their backpacks, wool socks, poles, and hats trekking the wide open spaces - rain or shine. What an […]

Just got back this week from Scotland, and I was pleasantly surprised to see signs of spring in Boston. On the taxi ride home from Logan, I spotted people out walking, cycling and running. I thought of all of those people for whom fitness is a seasonal activity. Suddenly they appear from hibernating, resuming their […]

Are you young at heart? I certainly hope so.
I just saw the documentary, “Young at Heart.” This poignant and inspiring film is about a chorus of seniors from Northampton, who perform worldwide and sing songs like James Brown’s, “I Feel Good,” and Sonic Youth’s, “Schizophrenia.”
Being a singer myself, I can relate to the power of singing. I […]

This past Sunday at 12:30 over 500 riders of all ages cycled Beacon Street beginning at Amory Park to Cleveland Circle and back to Amory via Audubon Circle. The purpose of this fun ride was to promote cycling in Brookline and to celebrate the conclusion of the Beacon Street construction projects.
As a member of the town bicycling advisory committee, and […]

Do you perceive exercise as work? Is it a dreaded activity to be avoided at all costs? Have you have lost the spark - or fallen out of the groove? Are you in an exercise rut doing the same old thing? Are your attempts at exercising more consistently faltering? Do you have an all or nothing approach to exercise?
If you answered […]