I started this blog post while sitting in an airport lounge on an unusually quiet Monday morning, carry-on luggage by my side. There’s a feeling of ease once the packing is done, like the decisions have been pre-made and all that’s left to do is settle in for the journey. On the flip side, there’s a disruption to our schedule, which is good once in a while, but it can wreak havoc on fitness routines.
Read MoreIt was almost 20 years ago on a brisk autumn evening that I was walking up the stairs in Rockefeller Center and the toe of my black pump caught the hem of my trench coat. I tripped and hit the stairs hard, still clutching my briefcase as my hands broke my fall. I quickly scrambled to get myself upright, nodded to other commuters who briefly stopped to ask if I was okay, and made my way to Port Authority.
Read MoreAthena was the Greek goddess of reason, intellect, art and literature. According to Greek mythology, she was born fully grown, springing from the forehead her father, Zeus. Known for being fierce and brave in battle, she was also principled, only engaging in war when it was in defense of state or home. Carrying spear and shield to signify strength, she also valued wisdom and is pictured quite often with an owl on her shoulder.
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