The difficulty or ease in getting from Here to There is dependent upon two things: where precisely Here and There are and how exactly you get to There. Of course, there are a myriad of other factors which can affect the ease in which you get to where you want to go!
Because I have a driver’s license, a car and the ability to pay, if I want to go buy groceries in the rural town I call home, I can easily get into my car, drive 10 minutes and shop for a cart load of groceries. However, I am currently living in the middle of a busy city and only have a subway pass and my own two feet to get me to where I need and want to go.
The closest grocery store to me is approximately 10 minutes away … by foot. Luckily, the grocery store also happens to be right next to the exact stop from the subway that I use, which makes going there on my way home, quite convenient. Because I have to carry back to my apartment whatever I buy, I shop more frequently and in smaller quantities. I have also noticed that I am no longer an impulse shopper; throwing stuff into my cart simply because I think I might need it or just want it. I buy what I need only when I need it.
Prior to my move to the city, walking, for me, was a form of exercise rather than a means of transport. In my rural area, things are too far apart and parking is easy, so I drive everywhere. I even drive to my mailbox, or at least by it, usually on my way home from work, stopping only when I am directly in front of it and can retrieve its contents by rolling down my window. There have even been a few times when I have driven too close to my mailbox and sort-of scraped my side mirror, but this hasn’t prevented me from continuing to drive to(by) the mailbox. After all, if I walked and it was a cold and rainy day, I would have to put on boots, a warm coat, grab an umbrella and then walk the two minutes it would take to get me there and back…
But now, I have gotten used to walking everywhere and smart about taking with me only that which I need during my trip. I use a rolling cart for transporting heavy items and I have consolidated my outerwear to include only items I can wear and then stuff back into a pocket, which does not apply to my jacket which is warm, waterproof, has a hood and the prerequisite deep pockets. I also use a backpack so that my hands remain free for opening doors or pressing buttons on a phone.
Walking, as a means of transportation, requires a bit of effort and, although I don’t particularly enjoy walking around everywhere when it is cold and raining, I am taking great pride in the fact that I am able to get from Here to There, simply by using my feet.
Walking has made me realize that I need less. In a world of growing consumers wanting more and more, it is a refreshing and welcome change. Walking more has also improved my physical well-being and I think I have actually lost a few pounds— or maybe that’s just because buying potato chips takes up too much room in my carry bag!?
TRUDGE! TRUDGE!
Kathy Naumann, possessor of NATURALLY curly hair and the understanding that you can’t control everything!
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DANIELSON — More than 125 people turned out recently to Celebrate a Legend, Roast and Reminisce, Dr. Robert E. Miller, QVCC founding president and QVCC Foundation member emeritus. In a heartfelt program, individuals who represented Miller’s ideals had the opportunity to share their stories about his dedication in helping to establish a college in northeastern Connecticut and his passion for the community where he still lives.
Karen Osbrey, the longest serving QVCC Foundation member, served as emcee and welcomed stories and anecdotes about Dr. Miller. Profound accolades were shared by Dr. Carlee Drummer, QVCC president; Dianne E. Williams, QVCC president emeritus; Dr. Kathryn Addy, former Tunxis Community College president; family members Anne Miller and Paul Miller; Aili Galasyn, QVCC Foundation member emeritus and Regional Advisory Council member; and Joseph Adiletta, QVCC Foundation vice president.
QVCC Alumni Linda Colangelo ’03, sang a beautiful tribute song for Dr. Miller and Elijah Dufour ‘18 played piano throughout the night. A tribute video was created in Dr. Miller’s honor and included QVCC’s first employee and former Dean of Administration John Boland, Lynn Pasquerella ’78, President, American Association of Colleges and Universities and many past and current members of the QVCC faculty and staff.
Adiletta announced the newly established Dr. Robert E. Miller Educational Advancement Fund. The fund was established to recognize the incredible role Dr. Miller has played in the lives of thousands of Quinebaug Valley Community College students because of his vision, leadership and commitment to providing access to higher education in northeast Connecticut. The Foundation will be launching a $1.5 million capital campaign to fund the endowment.
Anne Miller said: “Last night’s event was a heartwarming tribute to our father from the community he loves. It's a clear example of why northeast Connecticut is indeed a special place that values the mark that the college and our father’s work has left on the region."
and its residents. We are very grateful to have the opportunity to honor our father alongside the people who have helped to accomplish the goals he has dedicated his life to.”
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Right: Putnam Bank President and CEO Tom Borner and SVP and Branch Administrator Lynn Bourque presented NOW Executive Director Sarah C Wolfburg with a $1,500 check in support of the 8th Annual NOW Road Race & Walk Sept. 15. Top: Bank team members pose for a group photo at the 2018 NOW Road Race. Courtesy photo.
Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, Inc. (NOW) is excited to announce that the 8th Annual NOW Road Race & Walk will return Sept. 15. Held annually since 2012, the Road Race features a scenic run along the quiet streets of Alexander’s Lake in Dayville and raises funds for NOW. Putnam Bank will return to the event as the Race Day sponsor for 2019, continuing a long tradition of supporting the Road Race.
Subtitled, “Lap the Lake” the race is a traditional timed 5K (3.1 miles), starting at The Lake Tavern on Upper Maple Street in Dayville, with one “lap” around Alexander’s Lake and finishing back at The Lake Tavern. The event is inclusive of runners and walkers, with individuals of all levels of fitness encouraged to participate. The top overall male and female runners will each receive a $100 cash prize, with awards to the top three finishers in each 5-year age bracket. The event also features a Kids Fun Run, with children of all ages invited to participate.
Registration is currently available online, with early-bird reduced rates offered for the winter and early spring months of 2019. To learn more about NOW, or to register, visit: www.nowinmotion.org or call 888.940.4669.
For several years, the Road Race has been generously sponsored by Putnam Bank, which shows additional support with dozens of employees walking and running in the event. In 2018, more than 40 Putnam Bank employees turned out to participate, a record number for the event sponsor.
NOW Executive Director Sarah Wolfburg said: “We are so appreciative to Putnam Bank for coming back year after year to sponsor our Road Race. With so many of their employees coming out to participate, including Bank President and CEO Tom Borner, Putnam Bank truly has embraced the mission of wellness that the NOW Road Race promotes.”
For 2019, NOW will once again offer a long-sleeved, moisture wicking tech T-shirt to race participants as an add-on to registration. The shirt will feature the event logo on the front, with sponsor logos on the back. A variety of sponsorships, including T-shirt sponsorships, are currently available as an opportunity for local businesses to show support for NOW. All proceeds of the Road Race will support NOW youth programs and scholarships.
NOW is a non-profit human services organization focused on youth wellness. NOW provides children with the opportunity to participate in local wellness activities and athletics programs, offering scholarships to the youth of the community with up to 95% of the cost being subsidized by NOW.
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