I know, I know, you have read plenty on this blog about my love of walking and my obsession about this avenue to better health… I do know, really. But in all seriousness, I am convinced, beyond all the wellness benefits, that if we only add a tad more walking into our daily life we would feel excellent, be better people, live happier lives, and find direction and determination in the very places we need to find them. Too grandiose? Truly, all the promise possible can be accomplished with a brisk 20 minute walk!
Harvest Market
Summer is over… No sense denying it as we face October… So I’ve taken my beach
blanket and spare bathing suit out of the car, packed away my sleeveless sundresses, and am treasuring the hours of delicious but dwindling daylight. Happily, there is still a great abundance of wonderful produce at my local farm stand and farmers’ market to brighten my kitchen! In fact, flowers are still blooming, food is still growing, as fields in Vermont overflow with pumpkins and gourds and squashes …
Driving over the mountain pass to the Stowe Farmers’ Market I am not disappointed by all the fresh food just waiting for me…
Second Chance
If you are a regular Nine Cent Girl reader then you are familiar with my obsession with challenges… if not, well,
let me tell you, yes, I have set goals and invented hurdles to jump over for forever. There are even times when I have several challenges going at once… (April’s Walking Challenge)
For this season I am challenging myself to only shop in thrift shops for my Fall wardrobe. I came to this decision in August, while having a summer vacation with my family, and mentioned my plan to my 13 year old niece. She was horrified and in a violent burst yelled, “WHAT? WHY?” Well, it’s complex and complicated, I stuttered and attempted to articulate my various political, economic and creative reasoning. When I suggested she join me in this challenge she would not hear of it, for all she envisioned was to arrive back-to-school dressed like all the magazine ads had told her to dress. She caused me a moment of doubt, but my decision was confirmed after a short afternoon rolling around a giant red cart in Target against the horde of shoppers… I am delighted to report that so far my challenge is more fun than I anticipated!
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