Are we choosing the wrong battle?

Menace lurks in unexpected places. In Jane’s essay last week, she mentioned that prolonged sitting has risks. A recent trip to the library exposed me to dangerous ideas. Books, challenged for one reason or another were featured, appropriately wrapped in crime scene tape.  How horrible to be exposed to subversive ideas. Annually at the end…

2 More Articles on the DANGERS OF SITTING STILL

Did you know that sitting at a desk all day long actually decreases your ability to concentrate and increases your risk of cancer? Yet another study has shown that even regular exercising cannot mitigate the negative effects of stilling still for hours at a time. Inactivity can actually make us more anxious and depressed. Slumping at…

Embracing a time apart

With power bars and water bottles, we headed out on an adventure. Last week during Pope Francis’ visit, my friend, Kris, and I went on a pilgrimage. We joined the thousands of people who ignored the apocalyptic traffic reports to venture downtown. In the middle of the night, we donned reflective vests and checked bike lights to make sure…