"When is enough enough?
is my latest published article in the
print and online
Champaign-Urbana News Gazette
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Sunday December 19, 2021
Guest Commentary Voices.
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Sunday, December 19, 2021
Monday, November 29, 2021
Arguing? -- News-Gazette
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"What's up with all this arguing?"
is my latest published article in the
print and online edition
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Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette
Sunday November 28, 2021
Voices Guest Commentary.
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Monday, November 1, 2021
Train Travel Tips -- Prime Life Times
"Train Travel Tips"
is my latest published article
in the November 2021
PRINT edition of
Prime Life Times
on page A-7.
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Things that didn't kill us -- News-Gazette
"Things that didn't kill us"
is my latest published article in the
Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette
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Sunday October 31, 2021,
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Friday, October 1, 2021
Dinner Theater -- Prime Life Times
"Delightful and delicious dinner theater"
is my latest published article in the
Prime Life Times
print edition
October 2021.
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Sitting in the driver's seat -- News-Gazette
"A half-century of sitting in the driver's seat"
is my latest published article in the
Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette
Sunday September 26, 2021
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Monday, September 13, 2021
Live music -- News-Gazette
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"Live music can chase the blues away"
is my latest published article in
The Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette
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Sunday September 12, 2012
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Sunday, August 29, 2021
Misusing info about others -- News-Gazette
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Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette
"Misusing Information about Others"
In the Voices Guest Commentary section
Sunday August 29. 2021.
Sunday, August 8, 2021
It's 1966 all over again! -- News-Gazette
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Sunday August 8, 2021
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"It's 1966 all over again!"
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Thursday, August 5, 2021
Relocate Near Grandchildren? -- Prime Life Times
"Should you relocate to be near grandchildren?"
is my latest published article in
Prime Life Times
print edition August 2021.
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Sunday, July 11, 2021
Getting More with Less -- News- Gazette
"Getting More with Less"
is my latest published article in the
Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette
Sunday July 11, 2021
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Online Dating -- Prime Life Times
"Have you considered Online Dating?"
is my latest published article in the
July 2021 print edition of
Prime Life Times.
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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Mom Becomes a Big Sister -- Champaign County Genealogy Society
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"Mom Becomes a Big Sister"
is my latest published article in the
June 2021 Print & online Issue of the
Champaign County Genealogy Society Newsletter
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Sunday, May 30, 2021
Making your own luck -- News-Gazette
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"Making your own luck"
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Sunday May 30, 2021, Guest Commentary Voices
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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Visited an Apothecary Lately? -- Prime Life Times
"Have you Visited an Apothecary Lately?"
is my latest published article in the
May 2021 print edition of
Prime Life Times.
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Sunday, April 11, 2021
Friendly Skies -- News Gazette
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"Friendly Skies from Years Gone By"
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Champaign-Urbana News Gazette
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Sunday April 11, 2021 print and online edition
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Back in the Saddle -- Prime Life times
"Back in the Saddle Again"
is my latest published article in the print edition of
Prime Life Times
April 2021.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Yearning for Yarn -- News-Gazette
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March 28, 2021 Sunday Voices Guest Commentary,
"I'm hooked on my yearning for yarn".
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Friday, March 5, 2021
Editorial: Public health -- News-Gazette
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"Health district has done well".
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Saturday, February 27, 2021
Who Will Prepare Your Taxes This Year? -- Prime Life Times
"Who Will Prepare Your Taxes This Year?"
is my latest published article in
March, 2021, page A-9 PRINT issue of
Prime Life Times.
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Sunday, February 21, 2021
Longing for Road Trip of 1960s -- News-Gazette
"Longing for the family road trip of the 1960s"
is my latest published article in the
Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette
Sunday February 21, 2021
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Exercise at home
Exercise at Home When You Can’t Get to the Gym
By Debra L. Karplus
Sometimes weather or some other issue gets in the way of a
trip to the gym. Or maybe you’re
considering embarking on an exercise program as a newbie to the world of
physical activity. Get the go-ahead from
your physician before you get started to assure that you have no health
problems that might interfere with an exercise program. And, then, get moving!
Exercising without a fitness center or gym may be more
convenient and affordable than a gym membership. You can work out at a schedule
that best suits your personal rhythm, and you can get fit by investing in
minimal or even no special equipment.
Aerobic exercise is great for improving cardiac function and
is a great way to increase your endurance, stamina, and energy level. If you don’t have a safe place near home to
walk at a comfortable pace, such as a paved sidewalk or neighborhood park, then
just try dancing at home. Put on your
favorite music and move; faster music is likely to provide a better
workout. No one is watching you so just
do it. Or devise your own do-it-yourself
step-aerobics class using the stairs inside your home or apartment or outside
if it feels safe. You can also do
jumping jacks; jog in place or jump rope if that’s not uncomfortable.
Weightlifting exercises are great for muscle toning and
strengthening and a terrific start to reducing osteoporosis or osteopenia. Stretchy exercise bands and free weights of a
variety of sizes can be purchased inexpensively at sporting goods and some big
box stores, or online. Or be creative
and fill an empty milk jug and use that to lift “weights”, or lift a bag of
oranges or potatoes, for example. Search
online for guidelines for number of pounds and repetitions, and duration for an
effective weightlifting program, or watch strengthening videos for guidance.
Stretching and flexibility and especially balance are
important components of an exercise program, particularly for seniors. Do Pilates or yoga; those downward dogs are
great weight bearing exercise, and child’s pose just feels darn good! Yoga reportedly has many benefits for optimal
mental health, calming, focus and being present, not to mention the great
things it does for your body including breath control.
Other ways to get toned involve exercise like burpees,
lunges, planks, pushups, sit ups, squats, a bicycle legs. Look for pictures online if you need some
instruction.
You’ll be amazed how clever you can be creating an exercise program to be done at or around home that addresses overall body health.
Friday, January 29, 2021
Buying New Car Tips -- Prime Life Times
"Tips on Tasks to do Before Buying Your Next Car"
is my latest published article in the
February 2021 Print edition, page A-11 of
Prime Life Times.
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Sunday, January 24, 2021
Substitute Sentiments -- News-Gazette
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The Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette
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Sunday January 24, 2021
Guest Commentary Voices.
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Pandemic Pastimes -- News-Gazette
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I welcome your comments on my latest published article in
The Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette
Sunday January 3, 2021
in the Voices Guest Commentary opinion page (print issue & online)
"Pandemic Pastimes for physical fitness"
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