Because natural isn't always possible — or easy.
Posted in Siblings on Sep 12th, 2011
I went to yoga on Sunday. My usual class, which generally puts me in a great mood. I got to the class and got a surprise, though. One of the regulars is suddenly looking hugely pregnant. She was not pregnant the last time I saw her, and she never mentioned it when I was around– [...]
Posted in exercise, Health, Meditation on Oct 5th, 2010
My mother-in-law surprised me tonight by coming to take Big Girl out to dinner and sticking around afterward so I could go to yoga. I was thrilled. More than thrilled. I nearly danced to my car. It’s been a month since I’ve gone to a regular class at Little Yoga House, my favorite yoga studio. [...]
Posted in Emotional development, exercise on May 17th, 2010
I was so excited when I saw the sign go up: a hot yoga place open only a mile or so from my house. I kept meaning to try it out, but I kept putting it off until I could take full advantage of the 10 days for $20 deal they were offering. I was [...]
Posted in Cool sites, Emotional development on May 2nd, 2010
Can I blog every day for a month? I think so. I hope so. Especially since I’ve already committed to do just that. Fellow freelance writer and editor Michelle Rafter created the WordCount Blogathon three years ago as a way to motivate herself to blog more. That year she got about two dozen writers to [...]
Posted in Consumer Packaged Goods, Favorite Things Friday, Shopping on Apr 9th, 2010
Busy week, busy day. Lots of work to do. Still, can’t let Friday pass without a few good things and an update on my spend less challenge. This week I purchased the following items (things I could touch): groceries (milk, bread, hummus, berries, the usual stuff), a subway ride card, and a pack of gum. [...]
Posted in Cool sites, Favorite Things Friday, Health, Meditation on Nov 20th, 2009
Did you know your tongue is directly connected to your feet? I didn’t, either. This past Saturday I took an amazing class at Little Yoga House. The Anatomy of Breathing. It was taught by Leslie Kaminoff of The Breathing Project. Leslie, who co-authored Yoga Anatomy, was on Long Island for a Long Island Yoga Association [...]