I often get a little sad at this time of year. I think it’s from all the expectations stored in my body from when I was a kid. Especially the expectation that something with my name on it would appear under the tree to magically transport me to a different place, take away all my [...]
Sending blessings and good wishes to all for a safe, peaceful and delicious Thanksgiving.
With the changing weather, leaves beginning to fall, and the holidays and winter ahead of us, even in New York City I feel surrounded by nature. The message of impermanence abounds. "Let us spend one day as deliberately as Nature, and not be thrown off the track by every nutshell and mosquito’s wing that [...]
This will be my last blog until September. Gulp. And I’ll not be posting on FB or Twitter either. Another gulp. Unless the spirit moves me, and even then it’ll be just for fun. As a self-employed writer and teacher it’s not easy to stop paying attention to work. My work is my life and [...]
Or, we can’t know until we know! How do we get to the calm place in the center of chaos? Waiting for news of anything—from sources we have no control over, which is just about everyone and everything that is meaningful—can be excruciating. Will we get the perfect gift or the job? Do we need [...]
The holidays are upon us, and one thing we can count on are the fun festivities that come along with them! Whether you have a work party, friendly get-together, or family gathering to attend, you don't want to show up empty handed. My vegan chocolate walnut brownie recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser [...]
Is like a day without… You can fill in the blank. For me, it changes daily. Could be love, sun, laughter, a deep breath, a satisfying night’s sleep, a pleasant dream, a warm breeze. I’ve spent almost half my life, maybe more, taking care of what and how I eat. Avoiding processed foods, red meat, [...]
