Monday, January 25, 2010

Death and Walking


I'm trying to ignore taxes for the moment by adding another item to the list of the inevitabilities of adult life--walking! The LA Times had an intriguing column in the Health section today called "Hiking Helpers." The products featured were: a $230 backpack that allows airflow on your back; easily adjustable hiking poles costing $119; a jacket that converts to a bivy bag (no insulation) at a mere $299; and (finally something in my price range) the cutest little LED lantern for $7.98.
Also in the Health section in the LA Times today (the only section I skim from front to back each week), were several articles on end-of-life planning and hospice care. Death is not tops on anyonc's list of things to think about, but, hey, we all know it's gonna happen. A few helpful websites they mention: Five Wishes, Project Grace, and Caring Connections

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