“Waves are not measured in feet or inches. They are measured in increments of fear.” —Buzzy Trent, an American pioneer of big wave surfing The history of surfing is a long one. It reaches as far back as 3000 B.C. when Incan fishermen rode the waves in caballitos. The caballito was a one-man thatched-reed vessel …
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There are many of us endowed with a “green thumb.” Pride is derived from nurturing seedlings toward a rich and bountiful crop. Yet, however great that gift may be, we still require help from Mother Nature. Soil conditions, weather and a suitable climate are prerequisites to a substantial and sustainable yield. The reality of climate …
You can only be as healthy as the environment in which you reside. Unfortunately, we do not reside in a climate-controlled environment, at least not yet. We are dependent on Mother Nature’s mercy. If the environment is ailing, then so too are we. Our existing climate change can affect many facets of our lives. None …
Mother Nature can be a fickle beast. She is unpredictable and answers to her own laws and rules of conduct – an impervious force to be reckoned with. And we’ve seen her at her worst. Lilapsophobia? Never heard of it? Most people haven’t. Lilapsophobia is a specific fear of tornadoes or hurricanes. And these natural …
We humans may have to rethink how we perceive intelligence. Although primates have long been utilized as research to gauge animal intelligence, researchers have long known that turning their attention beneath the seas may provide a better insight of just how intelligent some creatures are. Science has proven that some marine mammals (cetaceans), such as …
We all use different techniques to rest our body and mind; to de-stress especially during trying times. Some techniques include soaking in a warm bath, listening to soothing music or mindful meditation. It’s really an individual choice. Being a cat owner can be another source of relaxation, especially when listening and feeling the gentle purr …
Most would agree that it is time to bid farewell to Ole Man Winter. He’s overstayed his visit. Perhaps, it is a sure sign of aging but I’ve come to loathe the seemingly endless winters. Yet, I find solace in realizing that spring will surely follow, heralding in a season of fresh beginnings and a …
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I, admittedly, live a frigid lifestyle. I’m not the best conversationalist. In fact, you won’t hear a murmur out of me. Unless of course we meet, unexpectedly, on a cold winter evening and you’ve partaken in too much holiday cheer! I’ve been known to be a womanizing, alcohol drinking scoundrel. It wasn’t really my fault; …
With the holiday festivities now a past memory, some may have fallen victim to a dreaded holiday aftermath – an expand ….ed waistline. Forget the gym membership unless of course that is your preference. Why not try a simplistic approach to weight loss and have some fun partaking in its rewards in the great outdoors? …
We have all experienced those mornings when we just do not want to get out of bed. Your whole body aches accompanied by complete exhaustion. Perhaps, that achy, tired feeling can be attributed to unrelenting flu symptoms or a body that has been pushed too far the day before, whether through work or sport. There …
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