We recently had the opportunity to enjoy a bike ride on a trail along the central California coast. It was a beautiful day with the blue of the sky meeting the darker blue of the Pacific Ocean. We saw seals sunbathing, seagulls soaring, and surfers surfing. As we...

How much do you weigh? If your body mass index (BMI) is within 20–24.9, your doctor will tell you that you are a good weight. It is assumed that you are eating the right amount for you. If you are overweight though, it is assumed that you must be an overeater. While...

I live in the foothills of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range. It is a wilderness of its own with its steep granite walls, cold winters, hot summers, and lack of rain. Last time, we looked at the first three skills that are absolutely necessary to survive in...