This morning there was a Homecoming parade in town. Floats, marching bands, dignitaries in convertibles. The people on the floats always throw candy to the kids along the parade route. Here's a true story. My dear friend Jennifer, a wise woman, naturopath, grinder of her own wheat for flour (!), never let her kids eat … Continue reading Homecoming Parade
The Yoga Lounge
Just as the last student left my Happy Hour Yoga class this evening, my daughter called from Portland, OR. I was just finishing up at my desk in the lounge, so it was perfect timing. I kicked back into one of the comfy Poang chairs in the lounge and had good long chat with one … Continue reading The Yoga Lounge
To Sit Down, Think Clearly, And Execute Your Ideas
Today there was this thing by The Onion called "The Last American Who Knew What The Fuck He Was Doing Dies." Although The Onion is devoted to satire, this little piece wasn't really satiric. It was supposed to be, I’m sure, but it sounded like hard reality. What it said that resonated for me was … Continue reading To Sit Down, Think Clearly, And Execute Your Ideas
Letting the light in
We took down the canvas canopy on the deck today, and now just the frame remains, letting in a lot more light into the kitchen window. In the summer it is so wonderful how that canopy shields the harsh sun. It makes the kitchen ten times cooler. But today the sun came out after many … Continue reading Letting the light in
Who Do You Think You Are?
Ever since I got home from my latest yoga training I have been really amped up and sparkling with devotion. I have been getting into my yoga room every morning for intense pranayam, postures and meditation. Yesterday during my meditation I had a panic attack. My "To Do" list suddenly loomed up in my mind … Continue reading Who Do You Think You Are?
What I Am Reading Now: Younger Next Year
The other day one of my yoga students handed me this book: He opened it to the back and had me read this: (from the Appendix) Harry's Rules 1.Exercise six days a week for the rest of your life. 2. Do serious aerobic exercise four days a week for the rest of your life. 3. … Continue reading What I Am Reading Now: Younger Next Year
In Loving Silence
Today we (G and I) attended a brunch to celebrate the new marriage and the the 30 year anniversary of two of our best friends, Zee and Marty. The food was delicious, the company was sparkling, but what touched me the most about the whole day (and so many things touched me) was when Zee … Continue reading In Loving Silence
So Totally Predictable
Predictably, I am posting today. Why? Because it's the first of the month, that's why! New Beginning! Fresh Slate! (oh geez. how many times have I done this?) There is also some kind of contest thingy called Post a Day(?), or something, going on at BlogHer too, and because I am a sucker for that … Continue reading So Totally Predictable
Why Write
Take me, for example. Not the best writer in the world. A reluctant writer. A shy writer, but I cannot seem to stop doing it. I have tons of journals in the basement; I am writing a book or trying to. I tried high school teaching once but couldn't stomach it. I Teach yoga instead, … Continue reading Why Write
A Nice White Shirt
Yesterday I went to wear my favorite long-sleeved white shirt from Land's End and found a hole in it. No matter how much I tried to ignore that hole and pretend it wasn't there, it was. This was the day I had been dreading. This was the day I knew I had to relegate my … Continue reading A Nice White Shirt
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