I write in my journal every day and am constantly running out of ink and getting a new pen.

​Finally, through Jane Friedman's newsletter, I found out there is a pen that can write for 7 years. After that, you just get a refill that will keep you going for another 7 years. Amazing.

You can purchase from Seltzer Goods.

My dad was an athlete so I grew up playing all kinds of sports: volley ball, badminton, Ping-Pong, basketball, track and field. When older, when aerobics came into existence, I became an instructor. I've worked out with weights over the decades and love using my stationary bike with weights which I started doing decades before it became popular. And, of course, I've danced all my life.

In the late 70s, I got this exercise gadget called the Bullworker. You can see it in the picture on the right. Basically, you pull and push to get exercise.

I loved it. What was amazing to me was how quickly my body responded to the exercise.

So, decades went by and, for some reason, I thought of the Bullworker, looked it up, and they were still in business and selling new, evolved models. Really expensive, but nevertheless, I purchased the 20" Steel Bow. What fun!

One of the best things I like about it is how easy it is to use. There it is sitting around and I just reach for it.

Also, I discovered something very interesting. Sometimes therapists will use this method of having the client tighten their muscles as a way to release them. Sometimes the muscle is so tight, it's hard for it to release, but if you squeeze as hard as you can, then let go, the muscle will release. So, that's the effect of the Bullworker. All in all, it has the effect of strengthening and stretching your muscles in one exercise. You suddenly feel more flexible! I really like it!

Also, it offers an opportunity to exercise muscles in new ways which seems more compatible with everyday movements and activities.

As I was looking into the Bullworker, I kept coming across resistance bands. I know they've been around for a while, but I never paid them much attention since I really like weight workouts, but this time around I paid attention and thought, this may be another way to exercise the body in new ways, so I got myself a resistance band.

We all know it's important to move the body in some way, get some kind of exercise to stay healthy on all levels. I believe everyone can find a way to move that suits their temperament and body. One just has to try different ways of moving and discover what feels good and fun.

You can see if working out with the Bullworker and resistance band is something that could be fun for you. In any case, move in some way as a way to stay healthy physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

I just loved this skit.

The agreement between the couple is that they both can't fall apart at the same time. So, one of them holds the fort while the other recovers.  Beautiful.

Long time ago, I read the book, The Bridge Across Forever, by Richard Bach.  Richard and Leslie, his wife, have this same agreement.

I think this is fantastic to be able to do in relationship. Lots of things happen in life and to have confidence that the relationship is safe and there will be support of this kind offers great comfort.

Here's the catalog of all the open toes styles. There are many more styles.

For years now I have been using PinkCal, Pink Calendar and Day Planner. It's a small, pink calendar (you can make it other colors), that goes on your computer desktop. You write down your appointments, time things, and take notes, etc. You can see the entire list of features on their website, http://www.orangesoftware.net/pinkcal.html

You can back it up. If you're traveling, you can copy your backup to whatever computer you're traveling with and have your entire calendar wherever you go. You can store years and years worth of appointments, or delete past appointments.

The full version, with additional features, is a mere $10! How can you not have it or live without it! Really! This is by far one of the best tools I have.
http://www.orangesoftware.net/pinkcal.html