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PUMPING IRONY: No Complaints
Well, the weekend came and went and I was somehow able to circle my way around whatever it was that was bothering me last Wednesday. This H1N1 flu scare has everyone I know walking on eggshells, and while I don’t tend to panic…
PUMPING IRONY: A Doctor in the House
I’m sitting at my desk on my front porch this morning watching the October rain threaten to become snow, the kind of weather that correlates nicely with my current mood: Is the bug that hit me yesterday going to morph into something more serious today?
PUMPING IRONY: Sweat Shop
A gorgeous autumn morning for a bike ride. The trees along the Mississippi are beginning to turn and the squirrels in Minnehaha…
PUMPING IRONY: Bringing In the Dock
I married into a family cabin almost 30 years ago, which is a marvelous happenstance, except for the October Saturday every year when My Lovely Wife and I are called upon to drive 200 miles north to Cass County, Minn., for the annual bringing in of the dock.
The Power of Mind Mapping
Want to improve your ability to capture ideas and cultivate new insights? Mind mapping lets you organize thoughts and see new connections.
Which Style of Martial Arts Is Right for You?
Martial arts aren’t only for action heroes and kids. The training is a great workout for the rest of us, too.
The Body Project
After years of putting other priorities ahead of her own fitness ideals, Jennifer Zech decided it was time to bring out the very best in her body—and her life.
Home Cooking: 3 Traditional New Orleans Recipes
Chef John Besh watched his restaurants and his hometown cuisine nearly get wiped out by a hurricane. Now he’s sharing the culinary secrets and local-food traditions of New Orleans with the world.
The Metabolic Power of Thought
How we think about food matters as much as what we eat.
A Dog’s Best Friend: John Garcia
As a kid, John Garcia depended on a canine pal who always seemed to see the best in him. Today, he returns the favor by helping dogs deemed “unadoptable” become their best selves—and find loving, forever homes.
Dare to Dream
Athletic fantasies become reality at these sports-immersion schools.
Flourish or Flounder
Some of the most effective ways to increase positivity include becoming more aware of human kindness, paying attention to the present moment, and rearranging your life around your strengths.
One to Grow On
Growth is not just about taking up more space. It’s about maximizing potential.