Food/Drink
Stuffing Balls
I have always been a Penn Stater through and through and am known for my loyalty and tradition. If you did not know that – you will know my for my stuffing balls.
Food/Drink
Simpler = Better
One of my personal and professional mantras continues to stand almost any test. Simpler = better.
TV
Now Watching: Kath & Kim
Last week I was looking for a new show to watch and someone recommended a show called Kath & Kim. My friend that recommended the show grew up in Australia and she said it was “uniquely Aussie” and that I would love it.
Food/Drink
Homemade Marinara Sauce
What do you do when you have a ton of red tomatoes from the garden? Make sauce!
Life
Learning Something New: Wabi-sabi
I enjoy reading about different cultures but have recently became increasingly interested in how the Japanese view the world. I recently read this – and would highly recommend spending 5 minutes reading an article on “Japan’s unusual way to view the world“.
Places
Smithsonian Open Access
Something exciting just happened – The Smithsonian just released “Smithsonian Open Access” which allows you you to download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s images—right now, without asking.
Workouts
Burpees, Squat Jumps, and Shadow Boxing
Today’s workout is inspired by something I got from Brute Force with a touch of me. The workout: 20 minutes EMOM (every minute on the minute). Set a timer for 20 minutes. Each minute – do 5 squat jumps and 5 burpees. With the remaining time – shadow box. When each new minute starts – […]
Videos
Stop the Insanity!
Where is Susan Powter when we need her? Remember “Stop the Insanity” from the 1990s? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsTT7mBSs2o Instead of spending time reading about the COVID-19 stats – stop the insanity and take a few minutes and read about “Inspirational, uplifting, funny and happy news, photos, videos and more.” TODAY’s Good News.
Random
Beating Home Shelter Anxiety
With extra time on our hands during the “shelter in home” times – I have been trying to keep my mind off all the uncertainties by doing tasks around the house. If you find yourself with a wandering mind and increased anxiety – try doing one or some of the following. You will feel a […]
Workouts
No Equipment/Excuses Workout
Today’s workout comes from https://bruteforcetraining.com/ and is called the BalboaJack3D. No equipment or excuses needed. Complete the following for time: 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Burpees 20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2 Dips 30-27-24-21-18-15-12-9-6-3 Sit-Ups or Abs of choice Format of this one goes like this… 10 Burpees, 20 Dips, 30 sit-ups, or abs of choice. The 9, 18, 27.
Boxing Workouts
Tuesday Boxing Workout
Not being able to go to the gym may not be ideal – but Nate Bowers is always an inspiration to do your best. No boxing equipment needed for this one:
Web Development
Have You Tried Vivaldi?
A few weeks ago I was introduced to a new browser I had never heard of before: Vivaldi. I have been known to like alternative browsers (iCab, Flock) and was excited to see what this new browser was all about.