Step it Up

I just read about an intriguing small study done in Sweden that worked "backwards" and showed that reduced exercise promoted chronic disorders and premature mortality.They took healthy non smoker men who took no medication and without any family history of diabetes. These people walked over 3500 steps a day (measured with a pedometer) or did more than 2 hours of exercise a week. In summary,

Mickey the Wonder Border Collie

Mickey was a rescue dog that we brought into our lives over 14 years ago. Herding was in his DNA and herd he did. Because we never had a flock of sheep, he had to find his own jobs to do. Making sure his flock (us) was safe and rounded up became his passion.They say Border Collies are the smartest breed of dogs. I believe that. Mickey could open doors, climb trees and understand moods and