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Top 10 Blog Posts of February 2026: #4. Top 10 Blog Posts of 2025: #10. A View through the Fog

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  Bob McGee's book,  A View through the Fog , has received a number of excellent reviews of Goodreads -- all outstanding ones. We will be sharing these over the next few weeks. If you want to get them all at once, here you go:  A View through the Fog by Bob McGee | Goodreads . "This is a great collection of stories about Bob's unique experiences with the Bridge and his co-workers. His chapters on suicides and near-suicides touch the heart. He has a marvelous connection with the Bridge, and his writings make the reader love it as he has." Lorri Ungaretti Historian, Author, and Copy Editor for the  Argonaut , Journal of San Francisco Historical Society Book description: A View through the Fog  is compelling, poignant, and packed with both moving and hilarious anecdotes. All human life (and death) is here. With his own distinct voice, McGee opens the door on the dizzying world of the Golden Gate Bridge-the beauty of both nature and the bridge itself, the camaraderi...

Publisher's Pride (Books on Bestseller Lists) - You're Not Too Old, and It's Not Too Late (Berns-Zare)

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  Today's publisher's pride is  You're Not Too Old, and It's Not Too Late  by Ilene Berns-Zare, which reached  #4 in hot new releases/midlife, #10 in hot new releases/aging & longevity, #14 in hot new releases/aging, #32 in aging parents, #44 in midlife self-help, #59 in aging & longevity #82 in aging self-help, and #100 in health, fitness, and dieting  on Amazon. Book Description Designed as an accessible 52-week companion, this inspiring guide invites Baby Boomers and Gen Xers to reimagine aging with confidence, vitality, and purpose. Drawing on research-informed tools and practical reflections, it encourages readers to tap into inner strengths, embrace meaningful shifts, and discover everyday “ah-ha” moments that spark renewal. Whether you seek greater wellbeing, deeper meaning, or renewed fulfillment from midlife through older adulthood, this uplifting resource reminds us that aging well is an active journey—and that the best chapters may still lie a...

Fitness during Pregnancy: The Second Trimester

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  Moving Your Body in the Second Trimester: Strength Returning, Rhythm Emerging The second trimester often feels like a turning point. Energy begins to rise again, nausea may ease, and the body settles into a new equilibrium. With that stability comes an opportunity to reconnect with movement—not as a test of endurance, but as a way to support circulation, posture, and emotional steadiness. A clinician who knows your medical history can help you understand what’s appropriate for your situation, and within that guidance, the second trimester offers a wide range of supportive options. How the Second Trimester Changes the Way You Move As the uterus expands and posture shifts, movement feels different than it did just a few weeks earlier. Many people notice: A return of energy , making regular activity feel more realistic. A growing belly , which changes balance and may require modifications. Loosening joints , influenced by hormonal changes that increase flexibility but reduce stabi...