Liz Soares - Centralmaine.com

Thinking Things Through: Eating fresh in produce season

Liz Soares, who mostly consumes vegetables and fruit, is in her glory as her garden and farmers’ markets supply a healthy diet.

An awe-inspiring paddle, hours to read, sitting on the deck or the beach and staring into the distance were among the highlights, Liz Soares writes.

Radio can be a magical backdrop to life’s mundane activities, Liz Soares writes.

Taking inspiration from her dog, Liz Soares relishes the chances to be active and strong even in older age.

Some recommended reading from Liz Soares as she enjoys books in fine weather.

From the cinema to video stores, VCRs, DVD-by-mail and streaming, Liz Soares ponders her relationship with selecting the best movies to watch.

Using a phone app, Liz Soares marvels at the insight she’s gaining into the types of birds she’s hearing in nature.

After two knee replacements made it difficult to climb stairs, Liz Soares learned to confront the thoughts holding her back.

Marking special occasions at ice cream stands, Liz Soares has been in sticky situations when given plus-size scoops in puny cones.

Scrolling through her Facebook feed, Liz Soares often yearns for friends to provide more information about the photos they’re posting.