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. [...]
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 [...]
When was the last time someone came up to you and said, “listen: you’ve been working really hard and it’s time for you to take a break and do something nice for yourself”. Never, right? Well, don’t hold your breath waiting for that one to happen! It is up to us to schedule time into [...]
I was working on a Lenten menu for a client of mine, and she was interested in doing day-long fasts on Wednesdays, starting with Ash Wednesday. So I designed a menu which incorporated a fast from after breakfast on Wednesday until Breakfast on Thursday. And then I decided to do it with her!
I have not [...]
By now I’m sure you’ve felt the rush of the holiday season again upon us. Thanksgiving is over and Christmas music is playing in Walmart already. That wave of panic runs through our veins as we think of our holiday “to do ” list.
I fall into this holiday panic trap like the rest of you. [...]
Being healthy is not all about eating good foods and practicing yoga. Sometimes it’s just about having a good feeling about ourselves, knowing that we are good people as part of a good universe. Think about the last time you did something nice for someone: didn’t you feel good? Doing good things for people (or [...]
What a gorgeous weekend! I love my weekends, and I particularly love them in the fall. I am blessed to have 3-day weekends, which never seem long enough, especially this time of year. I always start my days with a hike with Bolo, either at Round Valley, the Columbia Trail or Voorhees Park. The weather [...]
A good friend of mine just lost her father after 5 long months of illness. I’m sure she knew that a recovery was not in the plan, but I also know that we cling to a shred of hope even if it is against our mind’s knowing. And now she experiences that deep grief and [...]
Wow, it is 40 degrees here this morning at 5am!!
I ‘m sure you’ve noticed the daylength shortening: this always makes me a bit sad, but I do love the fall. I hope you also look forward to this cool weather and have all kinds of plans to be out in it! From cooking up cool-weather [...]
Yesterday I gave you my thoughts on gratitude, and on taking the time to say a big thank you for all that this life has given us. As synchronicity would have it, I settled down last night to read the current issue of Body +Soul magazine and there was a wonderful article on expressing gratitude. [...]
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