Month: January 2014

Owney, The Dog Who Became The Railway Mail Service’s Unofficial Mascot, Is Your Adorable History Lesson For The Day

Every once in a while, when we search for stories to share with you, we stumble upon a piece of history we never knew about.

Like, for example, Owney — an adorable terrier-mix dog who was the unofficial mascot of the Railway Mail Service in the late 19th century, according to the Smithsonian National Postal Museum (NPM).

Huffington Post…MORE

On Total Fitness

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Out with the old year and in with the new…a great time to reflect on our Total Fitness and how it effects our lives.  What is Total Fitness?  Most think of it as hitting the gym and getting that killer workout.  But it’s actually much more.  There are four components to comprehensive fitness: physical, mental, social and spiritual.  It is the balance of these four that lead to wellness, happiness and productivity.

Physical fitness means leading a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise, rest and nutrition.

Mental fitness requires effective coping skills, a strong self-image and a positive approach to life. People who are mentally fit demonstrate self-control and make good choices.

Social fitness means having a strong sense of belonging and connection to the people around you. It’s being able to develop and maintain trusted, valued relationships that are personally fulfilling and provide a safe place to exchange ideas, views and experiences.

Spiritual fitness is about having a sense of purpose and meaning in one’s life. It’s about strengthening the set of beliefs, principles or values that give someone a sense of well-being, hope and the will to keep going.

Happy New Year – Rick