I grew up with the advice to drink 8 eight-ounce cups of water per day. It’s a feat I’ve rarely managed to achieve. I thought I was doing well when I managed to drink 4 eight-ounce cups a day … half the recommended amount. I have since learned that this one-size-fits-all recommendation isn’t the last word on any particular individual’s daily water intake. The Mayo Clinic says several factors determine how much water you need,…
Last week, I went on a road trip with some of the board members and staff of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN). I serve on the board and we were carpooling in a giant van to Fairmont, Minnesota, for a board retreat. Because MCN’s St. Paul office is about two-and-a-half hours from Fairmont by car, we planned to make one pitstop during the drive. Prior to the trip, our parking lot conversation led to…
Summer has been busy. It’s been close to two months since I last blogged and I’ve missed it. Work, family obligations, and household operations have kept me away from the keyboard. But I’ve been jotting down ideas for blog posts in that time, so hopefully I’ll be able to share them within the next few months. Today’s blog post is about my experience in breaking a stress ball. Hubby brought home a stress ball several…