The Power of Self-Indulgence

by | Jan 6, 2016 | Life and Death

Bayard & Holmes ~ Piper Bayard Nicotine patches are flying off the shelves and personal trainers are working overtime as every gym across the nation fills with the January Resolutioners. image from US Air Force, wikimedia commons The Resolutioners are easy to...

The Power of Indulgence

by | Jan 5, 2015 | Life and Death

By Piper Bayard Nicotine patches are flying off the shelves and personal trainers are working overtime. And every gym across the nation is filled with the January Resolutioners. image from US Air Force, wikimedia commons The Resolutioners are easy to spot, and the gym...
The Pool Walker’s Creed

The Pool Walker’s Creed

by | Jun 23, 2014 | Life and Death

By Piper Bayard Long ago, Holmes and I discussed the fact that we’re no good to each other dead. As we age, we have to work a little harder at that not getting dead thing than we used to. So we agreed that our bare minimum fitness requirements demand that we walk at...
Because Laughter is Apparently the Only Medicine

Because Laughter is Apparently the Only Medicine

by | Oct 30, 2013 | Humor

By Piper Bayard No matter what your stand on Obamacare, it’s undeniable that so far it’s falling ludicrously short of White House promises, from the crafty bait and switch that is resulting in a majority of people having to change their health insurance*...
Having Fun in Bed

Having Fun in Bed

by | Oct 23, 2013 | Humor

By Piper Bayard I always say the only thing worse than working out is not being able to, and that’s why I go to the gym. Even when we’re doing our best, though, those inevitable illnesses and injuries come along that keep us semi-bedridden for a while. I’m currently...

Hospice: Telling People I See Their Butts

by | Oct 1, 2012 | Life and Death

By Piper Bayard Someone recently asked me what I do as a Hospice volunteer, and I told her that basically, it’s my job to tell people I see their butts. Hospice is a service dedicated to providing people with the most comfortable death possible. We tend to...