Sleigh Ride

  One of my favorite Christmas songs is Sleigh Ride.  I prefer the Harry Connick Jr. version but any rendition will do.  I love the “whip” part.  It just makes the song.  I wonder how many other songs actually have … Read More

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

If you missed part one and part two click here and here.  It’s the most wonderful time of the year is a great song.  Few songs get me in the Christmas spirit like this one.  It is very likely you’ll … Read More

Deck The Halls

  With Christmas right around the corner, I’ve been spending some time decorating the house.  This year I am going “big” with a tree, wreaths, garland, candles, doormats and ornaments.  It’s a lot of work but when it is all … Read More

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Can you believe that Christmas 2016 is less than 2 weeks away?  Where has the time gone?  I’m sure by now you are getting in the spirit of things and listening to the occasional holiday song. It’s hard not to.  … Read More

Now, that’s personal

Since being a personal trainer I’ve had Two clients pass away Three who have beaten cancer A former client and friend who’s currently battling cancer One who’s got dementia Several clients who have had their joints replaced When studying to … Read More

Lifting lessons

8 lessons learnt from 25 years under the bar   Around 25 years ago I’m shooting the breeze with one of my best buddies Simon. Then out of the blue he made unusual request. “Take your shirt off” he said. … Read More