Help yourself escape from stress by exercising in the great outdoors!

I found the perfect way to stay in shape: bike commuting. I make it more difficult by pedalling a balky, single-speed beach cruiser, the only bicycle I’ve ever found it comfortable to ride in high heels.  The very upright posture also makes it possible to ride without worrying about exposing too much décolletage to the occasional gawking lineman.  It is the most genteel, stylish workout I could come up with a budget that precludes playing polo or yachting. Another benefit, outside of a modest savings on gas, has been a new-found awareness of my surroundings.  Being out every day has compressed my learning curve regarding the flora and fauna of my commute.  I know that bunnies are more interested in mating than in staying out of the paths of vehicles around April and May.  Those trees that drop the hard, spiky balls that may cause you to slip and fall if you aren’t paying attention are called ‘sweet gum.’ In the winter, the winds are mainly from the north; in summer, forget about wind