Author Archives: John F Croston III

Need for Change

Over the last few weeks during the first winter of the pandemic, I realized I needed to change my walking routine. My Typical Walk Most days at lunch, I walk one or two routes. Then after work, I go out … Continue reading

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A Lazy Saturday in January 2021

Today’s one of those lazy Saturdays where I have no major plans. I managed to sleep until 9:06 AM after waking up around 6:26 AM and then falling back to sleep sometime after 7:00 AM. I stayed in bed for … Continue reading

Posted in 2021, Farmers Market, Food, Walking | 1 Comment

Met My Neighbors

With all the walking around my neighborhood, I have met more people on my block or within six or eight blocks of my house. All this since the pandemic started. Some I met for the first time, and we have … Continue reading

Posted in 2020, 2021, Neighborhood, Neighbors, Walking | 1 Comment

No More Car

In the fall of 2019, I had car issues that I decided not to spend the money to fix. For an 18-year-old Honda Civic with 170,000+ miles on it, I had paid between $700 and $1,200 per year to fix … Continue reading

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Eating Healthier

In the last nine months to a year, I have gotten healthier because I have been eating almost all my meals at home and making better food choices. By only bringing in healthy food, it’s easier not to eat less … Continue reading

Posted in 2020, 2021, Food, Health, Snacks, Walking, Weight | 1 Comment