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Posted on June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 by RealEmbassyKid

Wellness Wednesday: How Being Proactive Might Just Save Your Life

On Sunday, my Apple Watch buzzed me with the unhappy news that it had detected an irregular heart rhythm. If you have not been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, see your doctor. Apple Watch I had been sitting completely still, legs elevated, and had no palpitations or any other symptoms to indicate my heart was in…

Posted on March 15, 2023April 23, 2023 by RealEmbassyKid · 6 Comments

Wellness Wednesday: Why Every Day is a Trophy

A kid in the pool reminded me that every day since May 2019 is a trophy. Here’s why.

Posted on July 6, 2022September 17, 2022 by RealEmbassyKid

Wellness Wednesday: Rediscover the Joy of Moving with WECOACH Workouts!

Laurie Denomme coaching WECOACH Workouts

Through WECOACH Workouts, Laurie Denomme is on a mission to help people feel, move, and live better.

Posted on June 30, 2022September 17, 2022 by RealEmbassyKid · 2 Comments

Wellness Wednesday: The Restorative Power of Love

Kumba pawshake

The love of my family surrounded my ICU bed in 2019 and carried me toward healthy ground. Our love has guided a scared, aggressive rescue Lab into being his true self, the most chill dog in our neighborhood.

Posted on June 9, 2022September 17, 2022 by RealEmbassyKid · 10 Comments

Memoir Monday: Life is a Carnival!

Caracas trio 1955

In 1955, I learned how to walk to a Latin playlist The earliest tunes I remember hearing were the Venezuelan rhythms of música criolla which the radio stations in Caracas played at night. Dad had an affinity for music—part genetic, his farmer father was a self-taught fiddler, and part born of listening to songs streaming…

Posted on March 26, 2022October 27, 2022 by RealEmbassyKid · 2 Comments

Wellness Wednesday: Know Your Breed, Find Their Bliss

Kumba and the ball take a break

It’s amazing to see a dog who is genetically predisposed to do something light up when you give him the chance to do it. It’s like he’s saying, ‘Wow! How did you know?’

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