It’s hard to believe that Nashville has been a part of my life for so long. I made my first trip to Nashville about this time, 46 years ago. And I never thought I’d end up here full-time. But soon I’ll be looking at 20 years here in the Music City. And while I’m not…
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If you’re considering adding a pet to your household, you’re likely thinking about dogs and cats. While some people opt for birds, fish, or even hamsters, there’s no doubt that dogs and cats are most popular. And the choice between the two is not very close. Over the last few years here in Nashville, I’ve…
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If you have a fitness tracking app on your arm or smartphone, you likely try to get 10,000 steps in per day. But have you ever wondered why that is the number we should try to achieve? I was curious and did some research. And I found out something interesting…
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We all know that walking is one of the best things we can do to improve our health and fitness. And of course, thanks to COVID-19 most of us aren’t as active as we were this time last year. Well, researchers have found one way to actually get you back to walking more…
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On yesterday’s Mason Minute I was talking about how dangerous it is to walk after dark in Nashville. I wondered if that is a problem elsewhere. When I went to research the topic I found out about another problem facing drivers and pedestrians…
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Walking at night can be challenging anywhere. Time change means that it’s getting dark earlier. But here is Nashville pedestrians don’t seem to be worried about staying safe…
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People who text and drive have become a huge issue. But that’s not the only problem smartphones are causing. But do you know the other problem we’re facing?
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Is there such a thing as crosswalk etiquette? If not, there should be. Thanks to the smartphone, I’ve noticed that fewer and fewer people look up while walking. And sadly, that includes when they enter a crosswalk. There should be a law…
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Today we ask a Seinfeldesque question. Now, imagine me doing a Jerry Seinfeld imitation; “So what’s the deal with crosswalks? Why won’t people walk in them? Are they cross?” If people won’t use them why do we even have them?
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If you know me at all, you know I’m not a huge fan of exercising. I should do a whole lot more of it, but I don’t. But I realized something the other day. It’s easier to walk in a group than it is walking alone. An I don’t know why that is. Could it…
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