Leprechauns

Leprechauns were out at the bank today!  Ok, so they were cardboard cutouts for St. Patrick’s Day.

Spokane  St. Patricks Day isn’t for another month or so but Christmas is going up earlier and earlier so why not St. Patty’s Day too?

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th, his religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the 5th century.  The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over one thousand years.  Today St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by people of all backgrounds in the United States, Canada and Australia.

What are Leprechauns?

The original Irish name for leprechauns was “lobairicin”, meaning “small bodied”.  In Celtic folklore, the lobairicin were cranky souls known for their  trickery.  They had nothing to do with St. Patricks Day whatsoever. It was only in 1959 when Walt Disney released the film “Darby O’Gill and the Little People” when Americans were introduced to the cheerful, friendly leprechauns now associated with Spokane St. Patrick’s Day and Ireland in general.

It’s Not Green Beer!

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Spring Is a Great Time to Start Walking in Spokane!

Spring is on its way and there’s no better time to get out and walk Spokane.  While the official start of Spring isn’t until  March 20, 2010, the clear and sunny days this week are telling us that Spring is coming!    The glorious sights and sounds of  Spring will be evident in any Spokane walk.  Small shoots  peeking out from beneath the soil.   Bird song.   The feel of the sun upon one’s face.   A simple walk around the block  can be a joyous experience.  Take the dogs and the kids along too.  Everyone will be happier and healthier for it!

Walking In Spokane Doesn’t Have to Cost a Thing

One of the many great things about walking is that no special equipment is needed except, of course, a good pair of Spokane walking shoes.  If you don’t already own  a pair, any of the sports shops in the area can get you set up.  There are good shoes at every price point, though consider getting  the best you can afford. …

When Juan Ponce de Leon went searching for the Fountain of Youth, he was a man on a mission. With full backing of the Spanish Empire, this conquistador was in search of a legendary spring reputed to restore the youth of anyone who drinks of its waters. After all, who wouldn’t want their youth back? How many times have you thought to yourself “If I knew then what I know now!”  He imagined these waters would restore his health and he would become young again. But Ponce de Leon would have to settle for gold, and the beautiful land of Florida. The Fountain of Youth was just too good to be true.

We all need an image of ourselves when we are at our peak physical fitness. Even if that image is of you at age 13, imaging yourself as a strong, lean, and physically fit person is one step closer to becoming the healthy, energetic, and active person you can be.

The older I get the more I realize just how much youth really…