Bright Side March 21, 2020
Feeling down? A little lost? Uncertain? Overwhelmed? Take a quick Bright Side break with me.
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Bright Side March 14, 2020
Having trouble sleeping lately? I am. Seems all I can think about is COVID-19. I feel caught between wanting to learn as much as I can and wanting to turn everything off. But I received a few unexpected gifts today that brightened up my attitude. I’d like to share them with you.
Maple syrup, good in so many ways!
In the Spring a young man’s fancy may lightly turn to thoughts of love, but it’s also the season that many of us are fancying maple syrup. Especially here in New England. Maine Maple Sunday is always the fourth Sunday in March. Just around the corner!
How do we spring into spring?
Spring’s not far away, I promise! But right now, there’s dirty snow, patches of ice and mud, mud, mud on those warmer days that make us happy. Don’t let all that keep you from getting out. Here’s some inspiration.
Before you start doing all those outside chores, heed this advice
Here in New England, most of the snow has melted and spring flowers are blossoming. But if your yard looks like mine, there’s a lot of raking and pickup to do. Maybe you should read this first.
Why you should walk before you run this time of year
Got spring fever? And the urge to dash outside and go for a run? Hold your hamstrings a minute and read what my strength coach has to say about that.
Throat scratchy? Sneezing? Is it a cold or do you have an allergy?
With spring comes allergies for some people. Allergy symptoms are often similar to cold symptoms. How can you tell the difference? Catching Health has the answer.
A recipe for spring pasta from The Brunswick Tavern
Spring has arrived but you’d never know it here in Maine. We still have snow. This recipe for spring pasta from The Brunswick Tavern should inspire some hope.
Is the 7-minute workout the best exercise?
Guest post by John Turrell, Wellness Coordinator, Greater Portland Branch,YMCA of Southern Maine. Americans follow the news. We know we need more exercise. We know that Americans suffer from obesity, heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes, joint degeneration, and broken bones from falling. We know that all these physical problems can largely be […]