Adventures in Fitness by Chuck Abbe
This month I thought I would write about a real adventure in fitness that I embarked upon in October 2009, a 6-mile paddle race in the open ocean from the Cayucos Pier to Morro Rock. Paddle what you bring - kayak, canoe, stand-up paddle board, surfboard, outrigger . . . Read More
Best Friends by Malcolm Riordan, DVM
I have come to believe that the closely held beliefs of pet owners must be passed down by word of mouth from one generation to next without written form. Oral traditions? Whatever; these myths, beliefs, and assumptions are so well entrenched and widespread that veterinarians grapple with them, if not hourly, then daily, before lunch. Let's look at a few. Read More
Body, Mind, Spirit by Nancy Ballinger
I've just returned from time with my dear soul friend, Bob. We met 10 years ago and have been friends ever since. For the past two years, we have settled into meeting at a local bakery every Friday morning. It doesn't matter to either of us what we talk about, as we sit at our same table near the cold drink refrigerator. It's all an excuse to be together, to have a touchstone in our week, and to share our lives. I order my Chai latte and bran muffin. Bob gets café Americana and cheese croissant. He doesn't worry about the calories and cholesterol like he did just a few years ago. One of the benefits of being 91 is that priorities change, and each breakfast with a friend becomes more precious. This is what we celebrate each week - the beauty and blessing of our time together. Although his body is showing signs of age, Bob's mind is still quick and witty - reflected in his kind, sparkling eyes. As we part we say, "I love you." It isn't a casual, worn out, over-used, phrase when Bob says it. What he is telling me is, "I see the sacred in you, and cherish you - exactly the way you are." Read More
Community Events
Want to get out and have some fun? Find out what's going on. Read Mor
Critter Care by Elizabeth Henderson
Owning a pony can be a rewarding and educational experience. Teaching a child to properly care for any animal encourages responsibility, confidence, and, when it comes to equine ownership, good work ethics as well as providing some fresh air and exercise. Owning a pony is a lot of work, but for those of us that love horses and ponies the work is well worth it. However, before you rush out and get a pony, it's important to make sure that your child has the time, interest, and dedication, and that you have the financial means to properly care for a pony. Keep in mind that ponies can live for more than 30 years and that the cost of owning a pony is larger than the purchase price. Read More
Get Involved
Even though rain on the coast has eased, large numbers of pelicans are not rebounding. From Debbie Buckheim, a veteran wildlife rehabilitator, in speaking about the Pacific Wildlife Care Center in Morro Bay: "We are inundated with starving, cold pelicans right now, as other groups are, up and down the coast. It's a nightmare. We are stretched beyond capacity!" Read More
Just for Fun
Take a break - work a quick crossword puzzle, test your level of competency with Sudoku, and smile. Play
Medical Myth Busting by Dr. Steven Sainsbury
It is an unusual week that I don't see a toddler brought in to the emergency room because of concerns over what they swallowed. Coins are the most common, following by metal or glass. Parents are frequently quite anxious, worried that the object will become trapped in the GI tract, or worse, tear things up while on the way out.
Which brings up the question - what objects are actually harmful? Let's test your knowledge. Answer the following two questions, and see if you qualify as a swallowed foreign body expert. Read More
Morro Musings by Janice Peters
Those of you who love animals understand how they seem to magically enter your life at the right time. My first dog arrived when I moved into my first house. My second decided she liked living inside with me better than living outside at my neighbor's. My third dog, Sabrina, was a Siberian Husky given to my by my sister. Read More
Wilderness Mind
The Central Coast is a tourist's paradise: a meandering coastline, rolling green hills, beautiful mountain backdrops, lovely homes, and quaint shops hosted by some of the most creative and generous people. In this arena of splendor one can hike, bike, swim, fish, boat, snorkel, or kick back and let the mind soar to new heights of enlightenment.
Still, among these geographic/environmental splendors and opportunities for re-creation, lies a need for prudence. Nature is full of surprises. Read More
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