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WWW – At the Top of the Mountainside
Finally, Tuesday was a sunny day without a rain cloud in sight, so I decided to take full advantage and go for an impromptu hike. It’s been unseasonably cold and rainy this past month and then some by Southern California standards.
The views from the pinnacle of the Temescal Canyon Trail were spectacular:
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WWW - Graffiti Art
Added by Lisa Newton on January 28, 2009 at 5:22am — 3 Comments
An Iowa Avenue Exclusive – WalkerTrackerIowaAvenue - Walking is about to get more fun
You’ve heard me talk about the value of walking. In fact, I think it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread. I’m sure some fitness enthusiasts—or not so enthusiastic-- will respond by stating that:
“It takes too much
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A Little Saturday Morning Humor
Added by Lisa Newton on January 17, 2009 at 4:30am — 2 Comments
WWW - Ballona Creek
At the turn of the century, during the rainy season, Ballona Creek and several other small streams would be transformed into torrents as they carried the collected water from the … Continue
Added by Lisa Newton on January 14, 2009 at 11:00am — 3 Comments
My Word for the Year - Outside
We’re already in the first week of the New Year, but like many people I’m still contemplating what this year will bring, and how I can bring the New Year. Over at The Jungle of Life, Lance talks about focusing on one word.
Using one word was a new idea for me, and one I t
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Walking the Harbor
Yesterday, I packed my camera up and went for a walk at Marina Del Rey, one of the largest man-made small boat harbors in the U.S., containing 19 marinas with a capacity for 5,300 ships. I’ve passed by Marina before but never stopped. Although a bit cool outside my house, and even a little cooler at the water, I nonetheless I still went. Hey, I’m an East Coast girl at heart, so a bit of cool air is nothing.
For your Wordless Wednesday Walking pleasure:
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Should Soda be taxed?
Do you think that by taxing sugar sweetened beverages, aka soda and sugar-added juices, we’ll successfully combat the growth rates of childhood obesity and ultimately save states money in their annual health care costs?
Well, New York is considering fol
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Thank you, Iowa Avenue Members
I would like to thank every member of Iowa Avenue for everything that you’ve done last year—from joining this community to participating in our discussions, posting and commenting on your or other’s blogs, providing important advice and assistance to others
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Can Reflection lead to Action?
Today is New Year’s Eve Day. 2009 officially starts tomorrow. Tonight many people will be watching the ball drop at Times Square in New York City, drinking an (or maybe more than “an”) alcoholic beverage, eating junk food, and making merriment. It’s traditi
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2009 is right around the corner
As some of you might know, I’ve been participating in a December Challenge over at DCUrbanDad. It’s been hard during the holiday season to keep up with my worko
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Happy Holidays from Iowa Avenue
Happy Holidays from our family to yours. Continue
Added by Lisa Newton on December 24, 2008 at 7:30am — 2 Comments
Have you considered paying yourself when you reach a goal?
Yes, I’m talking about you giving yourself a reward for achieving your end results. Well, not the total end, but for each small step along the way.
With January 1, 2009 right around the corner, I’ve already announced one… Continue
Added by Lisa Newton on December 23, 2008 at 11:40am — 2 Comments
Is Home Cooking and Healthy Nutrition Hip for 2009?
It looks like it. Maybe the recession has some upside.
In Friday’s LATimes, they predicted that the top
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What suggestions do Iowa Avenue members have for Oprah?
Added by Lisa Newton on December 18, 2008 at 6:30am — No Comments
Need a little Inspiration?
Added by Lisa Newton on December 17, 2008 at 4:15am — No Comments
Bikes, Beaches, and Relaxation
As I stated in a previous post, one of the things I did for myself this holiday season was to get a new bike. Well, I’m excited
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My First 10K
I did it!!
On Saturday, I completed my first 10K--The 31st Annual Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run & Walk, which benefitted the
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Give yourself the gift of you this Holiday Season
Too often, during the holiday season, we are so busy shopping, cooking, visiting family members, house cleaning, our children, and a myriad of other activities--we forget to do take the time to relax and do something, anything, for our
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A Cloudy Day in LA
Lately clouds have been present here and even some mild sprinkles.
But the sun has poked through long enough for me to get a few walks in. However, they haven’t been as long as I’d like. To top it off, I’ve been trying a new trai
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