by guest blogger Mark Remy, Runner’s World columnist and author In my new book, Runners of North America—A Definitive Guide to the Species, I analyze 23 types of runners, from The Newbie (Lopus novus) to The Serial Marathoner (Lopus pheidippidus), with tongue-in-cheek descriptions of their appearance, habitat, feeding behavior, and so on. I’ve encountered all […]
Random Thoughts
Care and Feeding
You haven’t really lived until you’ve heard the claim “It’s not you—it’s me.” Usually it’s in the context of a breakup, and it hurts as much as if someone had said, “You’re a jerk, and I hate you.” Still, sometimes it’s important to recognize that it’s not you; it really is them. Take a kid […]
What Do We Mean by Honesty in a Relationship?
by guest blogger Pam Fullerton, psychotherapist and writer When it comes to romantic relationships, what is the most important thing you look for in a person? Although many will have a different answer, the one thing that tops the list for most people (or at least makes their top 3!) is honesty. I agree, honesty […]
We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby…Haven’t We?
by guest blogger Katharine Ashe, best-selling author of historical romance novels We in the modern era did not invent the female orgasm. We didn’t invent sex, either. I bet you’re thinking, “Duh.” Because, well, duh. But when people learn that I’m a professor of medieval history, they say the darnedest things. And when I tell […]
8 Fun Ways to Celebrate Spring
by Maria Luci, editor at Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen and Rodale’s Spring is here! I repeat—spring is here! This is not a drill! The official start of spring has arrived, and we’re so excited. What’s not to love about sloughing off of the extra layers and enjoying more hours of sunshine? Plus, with spring’s arrival […]
The Marriage Myth
by guest blogger Pam Fullerton, psychotherapist and writer Would you hire an untrained plumber? An IT support person without any training? How about an untrained surgeon? (Yikes, that’s a scary thought!) It’s unlikely that you would hire someone who is unqualified his or her field. But how does this connect to marriage? Read on… Marriage […]
I Love You, ‘Terrible Person’
by guest blogger Pam Fullerton, psychotherapist and writer A few days ago, I found out that a family friend had passed away. This friend was someone I had appreciated in my life when I was young but hadn’t seen for years. I’d assumed that she was simply off living her life, only to discover that […]
Maria’s 5 Favorites: Get Ready for Romance!
Valentine’s Day is almost here, which means that romance is in the air! As a romance novel reader (and the mother of a romance novelist!), I can’t let this holiday go by without celebrating the passion of love and life. That’s why this week I’ve chosen to highlight five organic, sustainable, and simply beautiful items […]
Scratch
Raised on America’s first organic farm, Scratch author Maria Rodale learned how to make everyday favorites from, yes, scratch — the way you remember them; the way they turn out best.
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Drawing on findings from leading health researchers as well as conversations with both chemical and organic farmers from coast to coast, Maria Rodale irrefutably outlines the unacceptably high cost of chemical farming on our health and our environment.
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