The morning after the “blizzard of 2010″ boasts beautiful blue skies, sunshine and sparkling white snow. Here in western NJ, we got about 18″ when it was all said and done. It made for a day without travel, a day where skis, snowshoes and snowmachines were the mode of transportation if you went out at [...]
No one can argue that the holiday season is a very stressful time of year. Pressure to shop, bake, and entertain puts added stress into an already stress-filled schedule. Family members forced to maintain close quarters for lengthy periods of time often end up in excess tension or heated arguments as old wounds and grudges [...]
This weather is wonderful! I love the cool temps, and did you catch the full moon?? Wow! The boys and I had some great early morning walks by moonlight that was so bright, we didn’t even need a flashlight!
During this weather transition, I have to keep reminding myself to drink more water– I just don’t [...]
Over a year ago, many of you know that I was diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid disease called Grave’s disease. Although I had no overt symptoms, my blood work was not pretty. I was scared, not having ever been “sick” in my life. I met with an endocrinologist who talked of medication, of irradiating my [...]
I have written in the past about establishing a connection to nature, about having a connection with a higher power. We all need to feel connected in this world. I want to talk a bit about forming connections with each other.
This fast-paced world with all its time-saving gadgets leaves us spent, depleted and wondering if [...]
As I sit here on my deck, basking in the early evening sun, I was finally taking the time to explore some sites that I had been meaning to peruse for some time—but didn’t have time.
I read through some recipe sites, and ended up on Planetgreen.com which, I have to tell you, is a wonderful [...]
After a particularly grueling week, I dragged my self upstairs for a quick shower before retiring with a book for the evening. Sandy, my husband, had run out to Home Depot, so the house was quiet, save for the pitter patter of doggie feet. I saw my sissel brush sitting on the floor, and decided [...]
I wanted to tell everyone about my first day on the job, fulfilling my work share commitment at Asbury Farm. For those of you who do not know about CSAs, let me fill you in. Community Supported Agricultural farms allow small farmers to stay in business by selling shares of their crops to the public. [...]
Okay, I understand that this is not every woman’s favorite subject, but I also know that it is something that many women know about all too well. For some reason, it is a condition that plagues women far more frequently than men.
When I do intakes on my patients and clients, one of the things I [...]
Do you have rituals in your life? Are there things you do for yourself, for your family, that have come to be habits and things to look forward to? If not, why not?
RItuals give us stability and unity as a couple and as a family. They are the glue that keeps us together when things [...]
