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Another added benefit of joining a community gym is the camaraderie. Seeing the same “fitness friends” each day motivated me. Here’s to our good health.

My Fitness Journey: Join me on the open highway

Since embarking on this journey, I have come to realize that there is no “last stop.” While I initially had no particular destination, I have enjoyed the sights along the way, and I want … more

Kara Marziali | 5/27/16

My Fitness Journey: Full speed ahead

Keeping a diary throughout this fitness journey has kept me accountable. It has also chronicled my daily activities, experiences, thoughts, conclusions, evaluations … and, yes, even my … more

Kara Marziali | 5/12/16

Some days I didn’t want to work out, but willingness was the key. Even a little bit of daily movement is better than nothing at all.

My Fitness Journey: Finding inspiration to stay motivated

Keeping a diary throughout this fitness journey has kept me accountable. It also has chronicled my daily activities, experiences, thoughts, conclusions, evaluations … and, yes, even my … more

Kara Marziali | 4/28/16

My Fitness Journey: I reach the place I’m going

Keeping a diary throughout this fitness journey has kept me accountable. It also has chronicled my daily activities, experiences, thoughts, conclusions, evaluations … and, yes, even my … more

Kara Marziali | 4/15/16

My Fitness Journey: Suspension ropes, spandex and soy milk

I kept a diary during my Fitness Journey, which chronicles my daily activities, experiences, thoughts, conclusions and evaluations. I hope you enjoy reading my summaries and commentaries as much as I … more

Kara Marziali | 4/13/16

Let’s all ‘play nice’ in the sandbox

There has been a lot about bullying, anti-Semitism and power struggles in the news recently. Most days I wish to remain blissfully ignorant to the uncivility and outright vitriol that takes place between people and nations. I stay oblivious for … more

Kara Marziali | 4/10/14

Planning for Passover

I am a control freak. (There, I’ve said it.) I am a firstborn who is fond of organization and symmetry. I am a stickler for meticulousness. “A place for everything and everything in its place” is my credo. I despise confusion or chaos. I get … more

Kara Marziali | 3/27/14

“Hello, Plant! Nice to meet you, Plant.”

I’ve come to learn that there is a direct correlation between Judaism and agriculture. There is a link between the spiritual and the natural. The synchronization of the seasons and farming with the Jewish calendar cannot be denied. Finding … more

Kara Marziali | 3/13/14

What I did during my summer vacation and other musings

As I sat down to compose the Editor’s Column for this Pets/Camping issue, I initially felt inadequate to write about either topic. Then a flood of tender memories filled my mind. While many of my friends growing up experienced Jewish Camping, … more

Kara Marziali | 2/27/14

Growing old gracefully

I’m older than I ever planned to be. Growing up, I thought most elderly were feeble, sick, pathetic, depressed or lonely. Many children’s books depicted apron-clad, grey-haired grannies hunched over ovens, while television commercials often … more

Kara Marziali | 2/13/14

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