The first thing you should know about dogsled racing, or mushing, is that it is not just a sport, but an all-encompassing, year-round commitment. “They’re
Month: December 2010
Enjoy yourself
The one advantage of suffering through another long Maine winter is that we don’t have to feel bad about doing things to feel good. It
Laugh and learn
“Chicks with Sticks” is a group that ebbs and flows. There are members who attend every Tuesday night’s knitting session at the Yarn Sellar in
Surviving winter fashion
Some women view hats as a cute accessory, the perfect way to top off an outfit or cover up a bad hair day. For others,
We can overcome – mostly
I hate most parts about winter in New England. Hate is not too harsh a word for how I feel about being cold, scraping ice
Feeling SAD?
Do you feel sad and depressed as the daylight hours decrease and it starts to get colder? It might not just be a longing for
A survival guide for men: The terrifying ordeal of shopping with women
The first step in preparing for a shopping trip with women is to make sure your survival equipment is in working order. Here’s a list
Winter warmup – A few new ways to stay fit
Unfortunately for many, being sedentary goes hand in hand with the long winter. Staying fit often seems difficult enough without winter in the mix. Between
Just let me survive this night
I refuse to let my tendency to hibernate (translation: eat and become a lazy slob) take over this winter. My strategy? Have fun, eat healthy
Spiced Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Serves 6-8 1 small cooking pumpkin 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled 4
