Hey, for those of you wondering about my freelance writing, check out  my latest piece, "Virtual play, real workout" in today's Poughkeepsie Journal (Gannett) newspaper. Video games have taken a bad rap when it comes to stealing kids' time and attention - deservedly so, particularly with violent games. But with new gaming peripherals, designed to get you up and moving, exercise is becoming just part of the game.

With Wii sports games, Dance Dance Revolution and a variety of other "exergames," it's becoming easier to mix fun and fitness.

My verbosity bought me a column, too. Gotta love when that happens. ;-)

It was a fun story to research and write. Check it out!