Just read on FaceBook:

Running is the only time my mind is quiet. Probably because I'm focusing on not falling down.


     This is me.  But maybe that is what makes it so meditative.


“If one could run without getting tired I don't think one would often want to do anything else.” — C.S. Lewis


       I know I'll be sorry for wishing this, but I'm ready for cooler weather.

gratitude

     I have got to remember this!

We have 18 mo. to make changes for humans to survive climate change.

     We've blown by that whole 12 year figure.

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-48964736?utm_source=pocket-newtab&fbclid=IwAR0DnTVPlFW6W09CMJwe1mctzfv1zRwLZO6AuFdbgWwq83IroY-gECL-N0U

     Don't just become vegan.  Be a whole food plant based vegan. I'm a work in progress.

     Looking closely at the picture on the right, I only have tofu so I'm doing pretty good. And tofu isn't all that processed.

Today's Hike, Elk Meadow Park, 5 miles

No bears this trip, but we saw an elk.

There were entire meadows of this wild bergamot (bee balm, or monarda) which smelled amazing.

PS, this pic was taken a week ago at the Donor Dash 5k.  Ligi and I ran together.

                                                    Remember to sign up to be an organ donor.

     I'm going hiking tomorrow.  I found this funny.

#1 cause of death in the US is now:

    the American Diet.  It even surpasses deaths caused by tobacco. Shocking!
https://cspinet.org/eating-healthy/why-good-nutrition-important

The most powerful strategy for healing people and the planet:

     A TEDxTalk by Dr. Michael Klaper, one of the lifestyle medicine greats.  He now travels the country teaching docs at medical schools as that is where the need is greatest.

                                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TokqrtFfi8

Good quote read on FB today:

White people use the Bible to justify their racism.
Problem is, there are no white people in the Bible.

Run the mile you're in......Ryan Hall

     This is my mantra for today when I would prefer to sleep in, read, and do nothing.  But I doubled up on coffee and am up and moving.  Have a great day.

This man is a genius!

     Here is a TEDx talk by Chuck McCarthy.....professional people walker.  You heard that right. he walks people.

                                     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZgDGbUcYS4

Dietary Strategies to keep cancer at bay......

     As you probably know by now I follow nutritional research pretty closely.  Here is an excellent YouTube video on dietary strategies to keep cancer at bay by Dr Irminne Van Dyken.  I've heard her speak elsewhere and she does an excellent job at explaining it all.  It is an hour long video, FYI, but worth your time.

                               https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78-iWa8OaC0

Win Win Win Win Win

     What would happen if everyone went vegan:
https://www.livekindly.com/everyone-stopped-eating-meat/?fbclid=IwAR32NybLixjUpL0ku7-IJ55bTkizuWmdRFCxhpN1qIFxB9mL8Xz0IwtG9XA



     Breathtaking video of how animal agriculture is destroying the earth:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97Eri57t8Zg&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3qAtQQJlhS3OOyclHZ4J9_K0g3TTthIN5I_V3UvHaLEHOtcjvJJIoDlaA


     Up to 30,000 species face extinction due to human activity.  The numbers are horrendous.
https://time.com/5629548/almost-30000-species-face-extinction-new-report/?fbclid=IwAR3H5FsAC31aHlKpAizp1x4S8w36Z6JKABvRV0_GAsCY9MWkHIrESZuuiU4

                                                  Please

Still working on this.....

     This realization makes grocery shopping so much easier.....you only stop at the produce section and the frozen food section.  You just buy actual food.

Donate Life

    Today was the 20th annual Donor Dash 5K.  It was, as always, a moving beautiful event!  Please become an organ donor! 

We don't deserve this planet

No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot. Mark Twain

     History is a vast early warning system......  Norman Cousins

     Don't forget that English is a foreign language brought here by immigrants.

     Sorry no editing software, but here are 2 pics of a scared little bear that tore across the road in front of us and scrambled rapidly up the rocks on the roadside.  Today was a hiking day.

     One more group pic from yesterday's run....probably my favorite.

   

Jen and I ran together the whole race.

          I kind of look like a runner.

Unconditional love

We are all Wonder Women

     It was a beautiful morning but got warm very quickly, although only in the 80s by the last half.  It will get to the upper 90s later today.  80s are too warm for me!

Awesome medal, too

(Update, it was hot, I was slow, it was a small race, but I came in 1 of 4 in my age group!  No award for that but personal satisfaction.  I feel better about being hot and slow now, and will run it again next year if it is offered).

Wonder Woman is not a fictional character. Wonder Woman is a mindset.

     From the expo for tomorrow's Wonder Woman 10 k......It was so freakin' hot downtown. Of course Wonder Woman herself looks cool as a cucumber.

     This picture is from this morning's run/walk group.  It was already warm out, but we were serenaded by bagpipes from the nearby Irish festival.

An oldie, but still funny

                          and for nothing but money.

     Speaking of dogs, I took mine out to the yard first thing this morning as always.  Upon returning to the house I discovered my slippers and ankles were crawling with ants.  I may have nightmares.

     I had company hiding in the shade watching me mow my lawn today. 

Being on the right side of history

 

     I went to this event last night.  It was an amazing celebration of love, respect, and acceptance for all. There were 4 elementary age performers, the youngest maybe six years old; several teens, and a few adults. Anyone who wanted could perform.  At intermission all children wanting to participate gathered on the stage to strut their stuff across it.....there were at least 30 of them...for a big crowd of families and supporters.
     There was, of course,  a contingent of stupid white-supremacist protesters/haters out front attempting to block the street, and a large police presence to keep everyone safe. There were approximately 30 volunteers called the Parasol Brigade twirling colorful umbrellas lining the street to show the way and to accompany guests.  It was so well organized.  I will go again if only to show up the stupid hate-mongers.  It feels so good to be on the right side of history.
     Do you remember the song San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in your Hair) by Scott McKenzie?  There is a line: "you're going to meet some gentle people there." It was like that.
     And the venue...wow...a warehouse of comic books and superhero-themed merchandise.

Pictures from last night, found and shared from FB