Jump, Jive, and Sweat
“You’re gonna swing dance in this weather? Are you insane?” I’ve been asked that a lot lately, which isn’t surprising when you consider this summer’s humidity and heat wave. New York City’s weather has...
View ArticleWe Don’t Think We Can Dance, But We Do It Anyway
Every few years, my husband and I take ballroom dancing classes. We never make much progress, but we do have a good time. Except, of course, for the bruised limbs … and egos. I’m celebrating our latest...
View ArticleWhimsical Limerick
I hope you’ll join me in writing a limerick with this first line: A woman succumbed to a whim… Here’s mine: Whimsical Limerick By Madeleine Begun Kane A woman succumbed to a whim And enrolled in an...
View ArticleFeet Trouble Afoot
Big Tent Poetry prompts us to write poems about feet this week. My pal Amanda’s already composed one. So, why not a limerick? Feet Trouble Afoot By Madeleine Begun Kane I can’t always rely on my feet....
View ArticleSnow Job (A Limerick Duet)
Who needs to join a gym when you own a home in New York and experience … pardon my French … winter! Cardio? Check. Muscle building? Check. Seriously, there’s nothing quite like lifting a snow-packed...
View ArticleLimerick Ode To a Vigorous Old Lady
Limerick Ode To A Vigorous Old Lady By Madeleine Begun Kane An old lady with spring in her walk, Moved so quickly that people would gawk. When asked if a gym Was the source of her vim, She replied,...
View ArticleNude Yoga? Yikes! (Limerick)
Yoga’s been in the news quite a bit lately. Is it good for you? Is it bad for you? Should you purchase some fancy yoga garb and skip the actual yoga? But the oddest story so far is this one about naked...
View ArticleLimerick Ode To National Running Day
Happy National Running Day, celebrated yearly on the first Wednesday in June. Limerick Ode To National Running Day By Madeleine Begun Kane My joints tend to creak when I walk. My knees will lock up and...
View ArticleLimerick Ode To A Stimulating Ride
Limerick Ode To A Stimulating Ride By Madeleine Begun Kane If a bike rider seems too elated– First euphoric, than seemingly sated, I suspect that her seat May be vibrating heat, And that she and her...
View ArticleLimerick Ode To Wiggle Your Toes Day
Wiggle Your Toes Day (August 6th) isn’t quite as silly as it sounds: Limerick Ode To Wiggle Your Toes Day By Madeleine Begun Kane Since I’d like both my feet to obey, I must exercise each ev’ry day: I...
View ArticleHappy “Bike To Work Day”
May 16th is National Bike to Work Day. Of course, some rides work out better than others: A Spousal Ride (Limerick) By Madeleine Begun Kane Spousal nagging pushed hubby to strike Some balance by riding...
View ArticlePython Massage? What Kind Of Snake Oil Are They Selling? (Limerick)
Python Massage? What Kind Of Snake Oil Are They Selling? (Limerick) By Madeleine Begun Kane A python massage? Thanks, but no! It’s relaxing, you claim? I say whoa! If it’s torture I’m after (Now please...
View ArticleYoga Tale (Limerick)
Yoga Tale (Limerick) By Madeleine Begun Kane A student was learning a stretch From her yoga instructor — a lech Who made passes in classes; He loved fetching asses. A class action’s been filed v. that...
View ArticleA Limerick for International Day Of Yoga (June 21)
The U.N. has decreed June 21 to be International Day Of Yoga … which gives me a handy excuse to post this silly limerick: A gal doing yoga while dressed In a toga, when questioned, confessed That her...
View ArticleHappy Hydration Day (Limerick)
It’s Hydration Day. Do not forget: It’s important to keep your bod wet. On the inside, I mean, And not booze or caffeine. Drinking water replenishes sweat.
View ArticleLimerick-Off Monday – Rhyme Word: HOLE or WHOLE at the end of any one line
It’s Limerick-Off time, once again. And that means I write a limerick, and you write your own, using the same rhyme word. Then you post your limerick(s) as a comment to this post and, if you’re a...
View ArticleLimerick-Off Monday – Rhyme Word: WIRE at the end of any one line (Submission...
It’s Limerick-Off time, once again. And that means I write a limerick, and you write your own, using the same rhyme word. Then you post your limerick(s) as a comment to this post and, if you’re a...
View ArticleMini-Golf Madness (Limerick)
Last weekend, we took a short strollTo a mini-golf range — a fun goal,Though I CAN’T aim at all;Ended up with no ball,Its location, alas, a black hole.
View ArticleHappy Yoga Day! (Limerick)
This headline reminded me that today (June 21) is International Day Of Yoga: “International Yoga Day: PM Modi leads celebrations at UN Headquarters in New York”. So it’s time for yet another...
View ArticleAn Athletic Test (Limerick)
An athlete ran nude down the streetAnd was caught by the cops — no mean feat.He explained (all erect)“‘Twas a test to detectIf detectives on foot can be fleet.”
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