Old Fashioned Sunday Drive

Do you remember when taking a Sunday drive was what we all did?

Me too.

 It might have been with the family, a friend or a boyfriend. If you lived in Rhode Island , it could have been to Beavertail to watch the ocean or Goddard Park to watch the people. It didn't really matter where you went, it was just nice to enjoy the sun, scenery and hopefully good company!

 

Life was slower and less technical I suppose.

 

Our ride on the motorcycles today reminded me of the good ole days. After a long heat wave with high humidity, today dawned cool and cloudy but with a promise of sunshine. We took to the road on a new loop that Dan wanted to try.

 

Halfway through the ride the sun did indeed break out and the day felt like an early fall one, crisp, fresh and full of energy.

Just as I was thinking of Sundays gone by, look what we rode by....!

 

 

Now that's a big boulder!

 

 

We are so very lucky to call the Adirondack Park home, but we do venture out once in a while. :-)

 

 

 

Hmmm, which way?

 

 

We passed by acres

 

 

and acres of corn....

 

 

Corn in ALL directions, clear to Canada!

 

 

 

These guys looked as confused as we did about which way to go. So many toys, so little time.

 

 

We passed by beautiful old barns....

 

 

 

 

 

We rested in the shade and took in more sights.

 

 

Dan patiently waited, like a good husband, so I could chronicle our journey.

 

The point is, remember to take journeys and enjoy them too.

The problem? No problem today!

 

So, pack your red plaid metal cooler and your blanket and get out on the road. Take a drive just for the heck of it and linger in the sunshine...

 

 

 

 

Planter Fasciitis Orthaheel shoes

 

I have found a brand of shoes and sandals that WORK for plantar fasciitis and knee pain!!!!

 

They are Orthaheel brand and it is a miracle, sound the trumpets, I MEAN it!!

 

http://www.orthaheelusa.com/

 

As far back as I can remember, I have had PF, and it was bad. I had to use a cane to get to the bathroom. I had to wear Birkenstocks while I taught my riding lessons. Don't tell me THAT didn't look odd, me in leatherseated breeches and my birks! 

When I worked retail, I couldn't take a break because if I sat down, the pain was unbearable when I stood up and took a step.

I tried $400 orthotics. Nope.

I had cortisone injected into my heel. Nope. In fact, my feet were in so much pain, the needle being poked all in and out of my heel didn't phase me.

I cringed when someone walked near my feet because they might touch them and the pain would be awful.

 

 

By wearing the Birkis the pain subsided after 10 years and I was okay for a few years. Then, I developed horrible pain in one knee and the PF came back. I keep saying PF because it is a royal pain to keep spelling fasciitis!

 

I really didn't want to wear those expensive and ugly Birks. Sorry, but I have size 12 feet and girly is not a term we use in regard to them, so Birks don't help the situation.

You can see that, right?

 

I was learning to live with the pain again and then I saw this brand and said why not?

They have the proper arch support and heel cushion expensive orthotics give you, but not the price or appearance.

They look like normal shoes, hooray! At first I didn't like that they were synthetic, but then I discovered you could walk in the dewy grass before work, water your plants and not ruin your shoes. Multitasking, I like that.

So, a few days go by and I suddenly realize my knee pain is gone! I mean...gone.  I was so happy, and then I realized my HEEL pain was gone too!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Having a farrier for a husband has taught me that proper foot alignment is crucial to a horse's well being and that goes for humans too!

 If you pronate at all, you should wear these before you get pain and definitely if you are already in pain.

 

Oh, pronate? Your foot rolls inward and screws up the alignment of your whole leg , hip and back. Lots of fun.

 

I bought mine on QVC and  http://www.6pm.com/orthaheel .