The year of the pandemic has freed up time for many to reflect on health and happiness. We have learned to focus on what matters most. And, now understand that we are not invincible. Our overall wellbeing depends on our commitment to change and self-care. This TLC is even more important as we age. Nourishing…
Portland, Oregon has a well earned reputation for being a bike friendly city. Part of what makes this reputation possible is East Portland’s abundant Greenways. Greenways are streets running through Portland which have been designed to keep car traffic low, and to allow cyclists a safe and quick way to traverse the city. Many feature…
After scouring the internet for what felt like days for fresh, functional activewear I ran across a company I had not encountered before – Constantly Varied Gear aka CVG. Not to be confused with the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport nor that “avert your eyes” scalp condition your cousin had. Do not mix it up with the…
Activewear just got a whole lot more inclusive! Delving into the world of running as a plus size woman was challenging at best, and uninviting at worst. Plus size women are rarely featured in running publications, and I was pressed to find a dedicated sportswear brand whose size range extended beyond an extra large. I…
Retiring or planning for that momentous event? The general migration is heading south. Baby boomers are flocking to the Sunshine State in record numbers to The Villages, a Central Florida Community like no other. Dubbed the Disney World for mature adults, The Villages offers an active lifestyle in a pristine setting. Residents travel in tricked-out…
Experienced Travel Divas understand that luggage capacity can translate into a limit on clean clothes. Five days is my cutoff for a wash or refresh. Unfortunately, laundry may not always be an option or affordable. I was thrilled to find a scented collection that will help to renew your travel wardrobe and elevate your spirit….
The Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal, are an archipelago in the mid-Atlantic. The islands are characterized by dramatic landscapes, fishing villages, green pastures and hedgerows of blue hydrangeas. And relatively tourist free. São Miguel, the largest, has lake-filled calderas and the Gorreana Tea Plantation. Pico is home to the 2,351m Mt. Pico and vineyards…