tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56024671925847200012024-03-12T21:39:51.313-07:00Fit, Fab and Over 50Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07367214038136254807noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602467192584720001.post-85394360287087976022016-11-30T16:15:00.000-08:002016-11-30T16:15:12.527-08:00WALLA WALLA<span style="font-size: large;">The word was out that Drew Bledsoe was sampling his wine at Whole Foods in Lynnfield tonight. So hoping to taste some Doubleback or Bledsoe Family Wine I headed to Whole Foods after work. I've developed a love of west coast wines since my trip to Sonoma. Some of the best Pinot Noirs and Zinfandels are made in Sonoma. Clean and smooth. Okay...I don't know the wine lingo or anything but I do now what I like.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The turnout at Whole Foods was enormous...from the back of the café into the cheese section. Unfortunately there was no wine left for sampling. Drew was signing autographs including wine bottles but that just isn't my thing. I was there for the wine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did manage to catch a couple of photos. One was taken while standing outside in the rain; the other from inside the doorway. Never mind about the one in the rain. I swore it came out but apparently it did not. I am left with one side view and no wine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pictures...I need you to leave you with some decent pictures. Here are two from my walk in Lynn Woods. BTW...I have never seen the reservoir so low.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because I promoted Small Business Saturday on this blog, I decided to spend the day living what I believe...small business makes communities more interesting and unique and are deserving of support. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once I got my ass moving which seems to take longer these days, I headed to Walnut Street Café for my Saturday iced coffee. Man, the place was packed so I needed an alternative plan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Friday I drove by Pho Minh Ky on Union St. I've had Pho but I wanted some really delicious unbelievable Pho. Pho Minh Ky was on my mind all night. Side note...if I get something in my head that is important or if it is something I want to do, it stays there until it is satisfied. Think Paris!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">11:00...I decided it was time to try Pho. No one was there when I arrived but it quickly filled out with quite the diverse crowd. The staff was great. The Pho Ga was so so delicious. The large is gigantic for $7.95. There was plenty left over. I can only imagine what the extra-large looks like. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I walked by Treasures Too and peeked in...lots of interesting items but nothing for me. </span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next stop was Eva's Organic Butcher Shop in Middleton. - <a href="http://www.evasfarm.com/">http://www.evasfarm.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today I am preparing a Thanksgiving at home and needed some additional items.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eva's is owned by Roberto and Barrianne Alonzo. Roberto was born and raised in Argentina. His family were commercial butchers from whom he learned his trade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The quality of their meat is top notch and locally sourced. I have been going to their Middleton shop since just about when they opened. It is still good but it doesn't have the same feel as it did before they open their shops in Beverly and Marblehead. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jeni started a small business in Ohio which has grown into a national business. Her ice cream is unique (can you say goat cheese and fig ice cream - my favorite), uses well sourced ingredients and is delicious. Downside is that it is very expensive so I only buy it on special occasions. Today, I didn't buy any. Pamplemousse had one of my favorite chocolate wines for dessert...Trentadue Chocolate Amore. SOLD! They also had a specific wine for a special Christmas present. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The best surprise of the day...was the music of Ian Maksim at the White Horse Coffee House. Ian was born and raised in Russia...St. Petersburg to be exact. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have no words for how incredible his concert was. The show was an add on at a very small venue. The evening concert was sold out so a 4:00 show was added...lucky for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">He style is very unique. He started out with some classical music (Bach) progressed to some Russian, French, Balkan and Irish tunes. Not only did he play the cello but he sang. He sang in Russian, French and English. The Russian ballads were beautifully haunting. He performed some original music and music of Sting and BB King. The clip below does not even begin to capture how amazing his music is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When Ian performs in a community, he hires a local musician. Last night Fabio Pirozzolo, originally from Italy, accompanied on percussion. He also sang 3 southern Italian ballads and chants. The songs were from 3 different cities and sung in the local dialect. I fell in love with his music.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ian and Fabio had never performed together prior to Saturday night. It seemed like they had been together forever.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I went to the White Horse Coffee House hoping for a fun evening of music. It ended up being an amazing experience that blew me away. Who knew a cellist could be this talented and perform such a wide range of music?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh and the White House staff recommended a spectacular French wine. The plan had been to go to April's after the show but a couple of glasses of wine and an appetizer did the trick. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How lucky is it to live in a community where you can get Vietnamese Pho, go to an Argentinian butcher and then hear musicians from Russia and Italy. Learning about and exploring different cultures makes a life worth living. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lynn Museum - <a href="http://lynnmuseum.org/">http://lynnmuseum.org/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They have an extensive gift shop. I received a Fluff candle one year and it smelled great. A bonus...Treasures Too Consignments and the Capital Diner are right across the street.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So what I have for you are pictures from the website of some of my favorite local small businesses. It is the best I have to offer today. Let me say...when I think small business Saturday, I don't just think Christmas shopping. I think food, drink and entertainment...3 of my favorite things. Regular shopping for stuff is not a favorite.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have just not been here enough. Beer is great and it is a bring your own food kind of place. They now have music, community events and open mic nights. Tomorrow night One Dime Band is playing. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My go to place for ice coffee and an occasional egg sandwich. Today's coffee was toasted almond iced. People seem to love their bagels and muffins. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At night, they switch to alcohol and music. Tomorrow night Molly Pinto Madigan is the headliner. Music Starts at 8:30. Check it out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Land Of a Thousand Hills Coffee Company</u> - <a href="http://landofathousandhills.com/coffeehouses">http://landofathousandhills.com/coffeehouses</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Turns out this is not a local small business (There are 12 along the east coast) but they do have an interesting story. They are new to Monroe St.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">In April 1994, Rwanda (an African country half the size of the state of Maryland) experienced one of history's most atrocious genocides. In just 100 days, close to one million ethnic Tutsi and moderate Hutu sympathizers lost their lives to the hands of extremist Hutu militia.<br /><br /> The 1994 genocide that left so many innocent people either dead, orphaned, or widowed has now become a focal point of the global community. In the wake of civil war, Rwanda made a commitment to national restoration. The government called upon the church to lead the country in reconciliation and asked the outside world to support them as it looked to heal and eradicate poverty, disease, and illiteracy.<br /><br /> In 2005, Jonathan Golden, founder of Land of a Thousand Hills, recognized a simple and tangible opportunity to make a difference in the reconciliation of the Rwandan people. This realization led Golden to start a coffee company that pays a fair wage to the farmers of Rwanda, helps them with their basic needs, and brings a quality product to coffee lovers.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I tried their espresso and an iced cappuccino maple syrup drink which they were selling at the Artist Open House at the Lydia Pinkham building. Their espresso was the best I've had. The cappuccino was a little too sweet for my taste but the espresso taste came through. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Their store front is on Monroe St. right across from the Food Project Garden. I went to check it out. Looks very interesting. They have breakfast and lunch which I have not sampled. Maybe tomorrow will be a good day to sample their breakfast.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Delicious brunch with excellent music in a very intimate location. Tomorrow night Ian Maskin is playing a sold out show which starts at 8:00 but the good news is they've added a 4:00 concert. I have tickets. Hope to see you there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Need some framing done? This is the place to go. I needed two pictures framed. I've driven by the building on Ocean St. since I was a kid but didn't really know what they did. I decided to check them out. Sandi Watkins offered the best advice and worked within my price range. Her simple suggestion that I add the date and location to my framed pictures from Rome made a huge difference. Below is the first picture she did for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Small businesses rock my world. They make communities unique, special and fun to explore. It is difficult owning a small business as many would tell you. So on Saturday, November 26, 2016, please shop small.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Their wine club = so much fun. You join for $20.00. You are then obligated to purchase 3 wines 3 or 4 times/year but you can hit them up for a free class of wine when they are open. They have tastings nights when you pick up your wine. The wine bash and their tastings promote a sense of community. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They also hold special events for members. My first event...the Mill River Wine Bash. What fun and I wish I had taken pictures. I always forget to take pictures. The bash was under the lights in a tent in the vineyard. It included dinner and the opportunity to a make your own wine blend. The wine and the laughter was overflowing at my table. </span></div>
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From their email....Here at Mill River Winery, we're thankful for YOU!! This week we have extended our hours! We'll be open Mon-Wed from 11am-6pm, closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving, then open on Black Friday from 11am-7pm!! Shop Local ~ Drink Local!<br />
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onions, garlic, leeks, potatoes, daikon radish, popcorn, kale, sweet
potatoes, and winter greens. Much of which can be stored and will keep
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<br />Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07367214038136254807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602467192584720001.post-7639361852825649392016-11-16T15:45:00.002-08:002016-11-17T03:07:18.612-08:00IT"S BEEN A LONG TIME<br />
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Yes...it has been a long time...but I am back. At least I am back temporarily. I will try to keep it going but it was an injury/illness filled summer and I didn't have the motivation. I had to focus on work, home and movement. Hopefully, all that is behind me. <br />
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I did keep moving. It wasn't as intense or as heavy as my usual. I wasn't following a plan or setting goals. I was just trying to keep moving and keep lifting. Overall I was pretty successful. I didn't let the fact that I wasn't deadlifting over 175 pounds bring me down. The focus was on what I could do.<br />
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So as a brief new beginning I bring you Chinese fortune cookies. I am not a fan of Americanized Chinese food and don't eat it. What I do love are the fortunes in the cookies. Recently there were cookies lying around the house so I bring you...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My grape vine is rocking!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every year we grow corn. Believe it or not it usually does well. What's the problem? The squirrels know exactly when the corn is ready. Sometimes they end up with more delicious corn than we do. Me? I would prefer not to grow corn, but the boy insists on it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started my baby zucchini from seed in small pots. They have since been transplanted. They are doing well. The small plants behind the squash are tomatoes grown from seeds from tomatoes from Maine. The boy is always experimenting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Much more is going on but that is the only pictures I took. The eggplant is flowering. The herbs are flourishing (and frequently being used.). The peppers other than the cubanelles don't look particularly happy out there. Both butternut squash plants look good. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is what is making me so angry right now...right this minute. I never ever ever give up on myself. I fight. I do what I need to do. Oh did you say never? Not true this time. I gave up myself. I didn't try or put in the work. Don't get me wrong. I was working out but I wasn't focused on the goals. I WAS EFFING READY TO DROP OUT OF THE CERTIFICATION. I appreciate the fact that Dr. Hartle convinced me otherwise.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, bear with me everyone. I will be pretty obsessive until this weekend is over. I am trying to mentally get my head in the game. Until Tuesday it will be blah, blah, blah barbell, blah blah blah StrongFirst, and blah blah blah certification. Hang in there with me please. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The SFL this weekend will be different. My injury really does limit what I can do at the moment. I won't be squatting. Goblet squats with an 8 kg kettlebell are a challenge at the moment. I didn't train my press or bench because I was in a funk nor did I want to hurt myself. I am not sure what weight I can bench or press.</span></div>
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<br />Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07367214038136254807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602467192584720001.post-48283625190809644182016-06-06T17:41:00.000-07:002016-06-06T17:41:25.208-07:00AND I QUOTE - MARILYN<span style="font-size: large;">A friend posted a Marilyn Monroe quote this week. I liked it. I wanted to read and reflect on other quotes attributed to her. So here we go...</span><br />
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<em> <strong>Women—1.5 x bodyweight</strong>, rounded up to the nearest 5lbs/2.5kg</em></blockquote>
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<em><strong>Men—1 ¼ bodyweight</strong>, rounded up to the nearest 5lbs/2.5kg</em><br />
<em><strong>Females—3/4 bodyweight</strong>, rounded up to the nearest 5lbs/2.5kg</em></blockquote>
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<em>Women—1/2 bodyweight, rounded up to the nearest 5lbs/2.5kg</em></blockquote>
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/piJsO07-GWo" width="560"></iframe>Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07367214038136254807noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602467192584720001.post-40139679993199528082016-05-31T16:17:00.000-07:002016-05-31T16:17:34.304-07:00STUFF<span style="font-size: large;"> Do we all have our garden planted? Partially planted? If you do, what is planted? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think that is everything so far. Oh and we have seeds in...kale and broccoli rabe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All the different kinds of lettuce and the spinach. I used the parsley trying to re-create my mother's chicken nardizzi. I was moderately successful. I planted plenty of parsley to keep trying. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I used the sage for an awesome pork recipe by Elizabeth Minchilli. More information and pictures about those two recipes will follow. If you can't wait for the pork and sage and tomato recipe, check it out at the link below. Fresh sage from your garden people is the key to this recipe...oh and good pork.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She is also a great food tour guide of Rome but that is a story for another day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What do you do with mint that grows like crazy? Well, Mint Julips of course. I don't make Mint Julips but the boy does. I make chocolate chip mint ice cream. So delicious. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You all know I believe gardening, farmer's market and locally sourced food is the healthiest way to live but what about those time when you need something decadent? My go to is usually ice cream. However, I keep thinking about the most delicious hot dog in the world. I had it this past weekend and it was heaven. I was so focused on the dog I didn't even think about pictures. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A local equivalent? Fred's Franks in Wakefield, MA, right on Lake Quinapowett near Route 128. I spent just about a whole summer eating hot dogs from Fred at lunch..meeting and listening to a friend in distress. They needed a friend and someone to listen. I was more than willing. The side benefit was the hot dogs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After a busy weekend of good eating (best effing hot dog of my life; not that I eat a lot of hotdogs mind you), friends and family, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Monday was a day of reflection. A Memorial Day ritual of mine is to go to the Civil War and the Vietnam War sections at Pine Grove Cemetery. My visit to the Civil War section became a little frantic today when I couldn't find the grave of my great grandfather Charles H. Pendexter. Ultimately, I did find it but not without a frantic facebook shout out and not without getting soaked in the rain. I was soaked to the point where I thought my phone was died...problem was I wasn't wearing my glasses. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This character is Charles H. Pendexter. My Dad is Charles W. Pendexter. I am not sure if I've ever told the story as to how I came across this photograph. The picture is in the Great Hall of the Grand Army of the Republic Building in downtown Lynn, MA. I was visiting one day and the caretaker of the building helped me find his photo. He mentioned that they had found some glass negatives. CHP was one of the negatives. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Vietnam section of the cemetery is emotional. I remember the war as a young child. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Emotional scarred men returning from the jungles of a foreign land. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Men returning to their country only to be rejected and spit on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are always people at these gravesites. I do not take pictures. It is very much a time of reflection. It is a time to be respectful of loss. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We send our young men and women to war. Some come home and some do not. When we make the decision, we need to be very sure it is the correct one. We need to be very sure that there is not an alternative to war. Some of these men and women do not return home to their families. Anguish, pain, and lives lost.</span></div>
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<br />Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07367214038136254807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602467192584720001.post-148984296036508072016-05-29T11:26:00.000-07:002016-05-29T11:29:07.329-07:00SATURDAY MORNING<span id="goog_1453538061"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1453538062"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I've not been posting much but I have been trying to make sure I've been working out as best I can. I've been staying away from the bar but I have been doing a number of kettlebell workouts (among other things). I am slowly starting to feel better. My routine included more rest than usual and lower weight while maintaining a level of fitness. </span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Having a goal...my very own chin up challenge...has made it easier. I take my bands down to Gowdy and amuse the neighbors. What I've started to do on either Saturday or Sunday is to take my bells with me and do a work out outside. Saturday morning was brutally hot...lots of sweating. Here is what I did...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stretching and therapeutic exercises...those hips need to be stretched out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Chin ups...3 sets of 5 with 3 bands. Next week I plan to progress to just two bands. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Warm up of snatches.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then 3 rounds of the following with two 12 KG bells...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 double press</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">10 double swings</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 body weight squats (weights still do not feel right.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Between each round, I did overhead carries. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next time I do this complex, the plan is to do as many rounds as possible in 10 to 15 minutes and to skip the carries. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Then 3 rounds of the following on each side...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 - one handed swing</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 - one handed swings</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5 - one handed swings</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did farmers carries between each round.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I need to thank Pat Flynn for his simple, easy and effective workouts. I always need to make modifications because of my knees, hips or feet but they always work and always leave me in a puddle of sweat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">His website is <a href="http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/">http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And to those who hang at Gowdy Park...could you please clean up after yourself?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If anyone wants to joint me at Gowdy for a work out, give me a shout out!</span></div>
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</span>Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07367214038136254807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602467192584720001.post-77719222261372109682016-05-26T18:03:00.001-07:002016-05-26T18:03:38.019-07:00AND I QUOTECall me lazy...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The boy and I started the garden a little too early but that is how we roll...he likes to start early and he likes to experiment. I go along because our yield is usually pretty good. I am the one who takes care of the fruit trees/bushes...strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and grapes. The fig tree doesn't look like it survived the winter or I took the burlap off too early. I am not quite ready to give up and I am not ready to show a picture. I don't want anyone telling me, it didn't work out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some pictures of our progress. You may see a lot of bare spots and spotty grass...typically we don't grow much grass. The point is to grow as much food as we can. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many of the plants are started from seed, some from the vegetable such as potatoes, and some are purchased. Some experiments work. Last year we tried artichokes...didn't work. This year I've started seeds for small Italian zucchini. They were found in markets in Rome. They are small and sweet and many times stuffed. They are beautiful. Maybe it will work, maybe it won't. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First in the ground was the broccoli and then lettuce and spinach in the pot.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
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My lime bush...hey, if you are going to drink</div>
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Every yard needs their lawn ornaments...</div>
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Last year this type and color plant attracted several hummingbirds. It worked last year. Let's try it again.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07367214038136254807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602467192584720001.post-41225497920126406182016-05-16T05:06:00.005-07:002016-05-16T05:06:55.170-07:00GETTING CLOSER<span style="font-size: large;">Well not really but</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Saturday's workout was one of the best in a long time and that included my chin up plan. Maybe it felt good because I was rocking the crazy leggings and, at the last minute, decided to do the work out outside. Hey, I do carry kettlebells in my car. If I wouldn't be so embarrassed, I would take a pic of everything in my car. YIKES! Here's what I did...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the direction of Kevin Carr at Movement as Medicine, I did 3 reps of body weight squats, split squats (It was a no go with the left leg in back) and then a bunch of therapeutic exercises. Body weight squats felt pretty good. I want to be 100% again. I want to be under the bar!</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">This isn't the posting I had planned today but the following resonated with me especially in light of this political season...if you take the time to get to know people, to really know people, you open your heart to kindness, compassion, love, gratitude, understanding, knowledge and enrichment. Last year I spent 2 weeks in Rome, just Rome and I find Elizabeth's words to be so true. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><u>Travel</u>: You wrote <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2016-03-01/elizabeth-gilberts-life-changing-story-from-indonesia-that-you-havent-heard">an essay in Condé Nast Traveler</a> in March encouraging people to travel, especially in light of world events, saying, “I am not afraid of the world, but I am afraid of people who are afraid of the world.”</strong></div>
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Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07367214038136254807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602467192584720001.post-16427543712621356182016-05-14T05:01:00.001-07:002016-05-15T15:54:19.753-07:00THE SUMMER OF CHIN UPSApparently this will not be the summer of my Barbell Certification. Me...I need goals. So it will be the summer of the chin up. I am at the very assisted band phase which is too dang bad. Last summer, when I was training for the Strong First Kettlebell Certification, I could do a few with my smallest band. The smallest is the pin/red band below. I was almost there. Now, I am starting all over again...<br />
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Me...last week at Gowdy Park...with all three bands. I am sure I am quite the sight for those people driving to work in the morning.<br />
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This is one program I am considering but will look at a few more.<br />
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<br />Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07367214038136254807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602467192584720001.post-70476641982205161722016-05-02T04:59:00.002-07:002016-05-02T04:59:43.968-07:00OPENING DAY AND A BRIEF WORKOUT UPDATE<span style="font-size: large;">at the Newburyport Summer Farmer's Market...side note: Unfortunately, I took no pictures at the Market. Pictures of products were taken when I got home. Pictures of vendors are from their sites. I have this tendency to live in the moment. I am busy looking at products, talking to vendors, and listening to music. Photos totally escape me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I bought some watermelon radishes and lettuce but unfortunately I forget the name of the vendor. They are always in Newburyport so I should know the name.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Shopping at Farmers Markets and shopping locally is expensive. It is expensive operating a small farm and it is hard work. I wish we valued the work they do. I wish their product was available to everyone. I thought of making and marketing a product. When I priced it out, it just seemed way too expensive and the profit would be too small. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>LILAC HEDGE FARM</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">and Tom was here today. When either of the owners of Lilac Hedge are on-site I have a tendency to talk too much. I love them. Today, I kept quiet so they could sell their products.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">HACKMATACK FARM</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hackmatack is new to Newburyport. They are a Bison Farm. They have 24 bison on huge acreage (I forget how much) in Berwick, ME. They have a variety of cuts of bison. I picked some ground bison and short ribs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Valicenti has been around forever. They make a great pasta product from spaghetti to ravioli. I am not a huge fan of the gravy probably because I make my own (in summer with my own tomatoes) but I tried their Butternut Squash gravy. It is unique and fabulous. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">DANCING GOAT FARMS</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">and the baby goats were in the house. Goat love! A little girl was able to hold one of the babies...the goat was just so sweet and cuddly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am not yet back to my Certification Training Program. I've been working my own program but I can't barbell squat or deadlift. I've been doing some 70 kettlebell deadlifts and those are fine. OK...I tried some 125 barbell deadlifts and when I hit the third set I felt some pain in the knee. Ortho MD said wait 2 weeks for deadlifts and squat so I guess I should wait two weeks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pat Flynn put together this great kettlebell routine that, when I am not training for a certification, I've incorporated into my workout routine. I have been able to successful do this since getting theknee drained. It includes the following:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, I am going to try barbell military presses and bench pressing. Prior to my orthopedic appointment, I felt those in my IT band. I have been working with Kevin on the IT.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, will I be able to do the StrongFirst barbell certification or not. I am still not sure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">April was a month of adventure but one adventure was particularly noteworthy. It was significant and meaningful.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I was an RE teacher and youth advisor at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn, Jordan Calixto (playing the bass above) was in my classes and in my youth group. Jordan was rambunctious, lively, inquisitive, intelligence, talented and could always make me laugh. My friend and I who were co-teachers and co-advisors knew Jordan was a special kid. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When Jordan's mother, Carolyn, invited me to Jordan's solo graduation recital at Juilliard (yes, this talented kid was accepted at Juilliard.) I knew I had to make it happen. NYC? No problem. Hotel? Hilton Honors points for the hotel. I thought the pain in my leg might be a deterrent because driving was difficult. Nope. Two mile walk from the hotel to Juilliard. No problem. I can make it there and back. Like I said...I was going to make it happen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Watching this incredibly talented and dedicated young man perform meant more than words. I knew him when he was just a little kid and now he is this amazing and amazingly talented young man. He did Bach, as a solo, on the bass. My favorite of the night was the medley of Bela Bartook that he performed with an equally talented violinist. Not easy. And prior to intermission, Jordan spoke from the heart. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Prior to attending Juilliard, Jordan performed with YoYo Ma (when he was in the 6th grade), performed with the BSO Youth Symphony and spent 3 or 4 summers at Tanglewood. Check it out in the article below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just when I didn't think the evening couldn't get any better, well it almost did. (Nothing could beat listening to Jordan.) Carolyn invited me to join the after party at the Lincoln Street Grill, a sports bar, with excellent beer and excellent food. I've known Carolyn for a long time but didn't know her extended family. Anyone who knows me, knows I love family history. There are always so many interesting stories. Carolyn's family was no different. Just such nice people. At times, it was fun just watching everyone interact. I also love sitting around talking over good food. Plenty of delicious food was passed around the table. I was honored to have been included. </span></div>
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Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07367214038136254807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602467192584720001.post-61421708143482061212016-04-30T06:04:00.004-07:002016-04-30T06:04:58.871-07:00LINK LOVECleaning out the inbox of my email...I have emails in there from 2010. I thought they were interesting or that I would go back and read then. Now, I am sharing some of them with you. The question is...Why did I save that? Unfortunately, there are some good ones that no longer have active links.<br />
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<tr><td align="left" style="color: #262626; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; padding: 10px;" valign="top">I was drawn to the koru immediately, connecting with its shape on some fundamental level before I even knew the meaning attached to it. Each of us was pulled to something different, something that held significance in our personal lives.<br />
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Since then, the spiral has cropped up for me when I need the reminder to release, move, change, grow, expand. It’s not just Maori culture that this symbol hold significance.<br />
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In Celtic tradition, for instance, the spiral represents the journey to enlightenment, as well as the same echoes of release, growth and evolution. Spirals have even, in recent years, also showed up in ways relating to the body — our fascia is set up in spirals, and the idea is that moving in circular ways can be healing.<br />
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Thus, it is no coincidence I campaigned for the “spiral aisle” that I will walk during my wedding ceremony tomorrow.</td></tr>
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I fully expect that this next life stage will involve all of the beauty and change that new beginnings bring.<br />
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Here’s to embracing growth and change in whatever way you are encountering it in your own life.<br />
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Guest<span style="font-size: large;"> newsletter by </span><a href="http://alwyncosgrove.com/abfinishers" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0072c6; font-size: large;">Mike Whitfield</span></a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Secret of Ab Training Finishers</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I train my clients at an independent gym. We have all kinds of amazing equipment, including Hammer-Strength, Life Fitness and even a cute little circuit area with a traffic light (yes, a traffic light... yeah, I said “cute”). You see, the traffic light is on an ongoing cycle. When it is green, you are to perform reps on one of the machines, including an ab crunch machine. When it turns yellow, you have 10 seconds left. Once it turns red, you move onto the next machine. Ha-ha, so cute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The truth is - it’s extremely rare I use any of the machines. As a matter of fact, I </span><span style="font-size: large; text-decoration: underline;">never</span><span style="font-size: large;"> use them when it comes to ab training because over the years, I have learned they are useless and can cause more harm than good, leading to neck and back injuries.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Learning from coaches like Alwyn and Rachel Cosgrove, Craig Ballantyne, and Stuart McGill, among others, I’ve discovered our abs were designed to work in unison. Shamefully, went I first started training people years ago, I threw in crunches and even sit-ups (yeah, I know... the horror). But I learned my lesson and my “ab tool box” now includes what works, which is variety of planks, cross-body mountain climbers, rollouts and more. I even use the little-known methods like high rep dumbbell rows and KB/DB swings (not too many people know that these work your abs... but now you do - and you’re welcome).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the things I obsess about is metabolic finisher methods. I love experimenting with rep and set schemes, as well as rest periods. I’m sure you have used finishers in your workout programs. They are challenging, “fun” (and I put that word in quotes because, well... you know) and burn tons of fat. But one of the questions I kept asking myself was, “How can I use these effective ab exercises in a metabolic finisher?”. Let’s be honest, you won’t huff and puff performing cross-body mountain climbers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But if strategically placed in with metabolically demanding exercises like burpees, you can certainly perform a metabolic finisher and work your core efficiently </span><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">simultaneously</span></i></b><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For example, let’s take a look at the following metabolic finisher (and you’ll see what I mean by me experimenting with rep and set schemes, too):</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The 5 X 5 Ab Finisher</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do the following circuit 5 times, resting for 20 seconds between circuits:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1A) Jump Squats (5)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1B) Spiderman Pushups (5 per side)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1C) Lunge Jumps (5 per leg)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1D) Cross-Body Mountain Climbers (5 per side)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1E) KB or DB Swings (5)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> As the cool kids would say - “that’s sick dawg”.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> But the secret to this finisher is that it’s metabolically demanding, your heart will be pumping and you will have sculpted your abs at the same time. That’s the beauty of what I call an “ab finisher”.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The reason I find finishers so fascinating is that they burn so much fat in such a little bit of time. After all, I need to stay on my toes so I can keep the 105 lbs I have lost off for good (yeah, I said 105 lbs. I’m kinda’ proud, so that’s why I typed it).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The desk starts in a sitting position and rises to a variety of heights once of which is quite tall. I don't feel it is super secure at its highest but it is at the lower levels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Prior to purchasing the Varidesk, I was using boxes...they didn't work very well and interfered with working. I ended up either predominantly sitting or standing. This desk easily goes from seated to standing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The past two weeks it was a God send. I could not sit or stand for long periods of time. There were a lot of ups and downs. I was very grateful for this desk!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The company who makes Varidesk was excellent. The delivery was prompt. There were no shipping costs. They pay for returns. The desk is heavy and solid and well made. </span></div>
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