What a perfectly wet weekend. Something about Yom Kippor and rain, that seem to just go hand in hand. Though we didn't attend services, Mitch and I had an incredibly quiet day, with much time to ponder the year behind us and look forward to the one ahead. We ended up purging and cleaning, which felt right to us. Having fasted most of the day, I was looking forward to … [Read more...] about Chick “peace” and Fitness
Holidays and celebrations
Days Like These…
VFT Rosh Hashana was perfect. Derek, Pete and Nicole brought a few friends and the table was filled with youth, chatter and lots of vegan food. The matzo balls held together to make it into the bowls, which was a first. I made the balls the night before and refrigerated them before cooking the next day. I added a little flour and extra oil and some water to the boxed mix. … [Read more...] about Days Like These…
Rosh Hashana, Vegan Style
Tonight will be a VFT with a Rosh Hashana twist. Once again, I will try to make the matzo balls, balls and not crumbles. Trying something a little different this time. We'll see. If I can perfect them by Passover, it will be a big accomplishment. If not, the beauty is, these "kids" will still find the soup delicious. There will be no-pig, pigs in a blanket, tuno-salad, … [Read more...] about Rosh Hashana, Vegan Style
Autumn? Fall? Whatever You Call it, It is a True Season of Plenty
"I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine by staying in the house. So I spend almost all the daylight hours in the open air." Nathaniel Hawthorne Wishing you all sunshine, open air and a very happy, healthy, autumn. Wherever you are it's probably a good time to get outside for some fitness, where you will also find a bounty of beauty and peace as … [Read more...] about Autumn? Fall? Whatever You Call it, It is a True Season of Plenty
Back to School or Let’s Get Growing
From the time we are children, at least in the USA, we tend to associate the day after Labor Day with the end of summer and a new school year. Even though here in south Florida, the school year starts in August and summer is eternal, most of us still feel today is the start of new beginnings. Keeping with that theme, I will be starting a brand new class strength training … [Read more...] about Back to School or Let’s Get Growing