Tag Archives: Depression

Whither the Weather

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Helen

I would argue that to really love the outdoors, nature, life beyond the comfy confines of a house with a thermostat set to something above 60º, a person has got to love weather.  Real weather- not just blue sky, sun’s rays … Continue reading →

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Neil Young: MY HERO

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Helen

Who’s Going To Save the Earth? Who’s Going to stand Up to the Big Machine? Join me in answering with one Voice: ME!

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Night Hike

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Helen

There’s something uncanny about Labor Day, at least here on the East Coast of North America.  The day before Labor Day you can strip, don your bathing suit, head for a body of water, dive in and swim, re-emerge, remain … Continue reading →

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Want to be Happy?

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Helen

British and American scientists have published new research showing that group nature walks help us combat stress while boosting mental well-being. Researchers from the University of Michigan and Edge Hill University in England evaluated 1,991 participants in England’s Walking for … Continue reading →

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