There’s a lot written about how we practice yoga in the U.S.-- everywhere from xojane to elephant journal. Is it yoga if you do it at a gym? What if you don’t chant? What if you don’t meditate/aren’t a vegetarian/don’t want to go to india? Can you still do yoga, or are you just working... Continue Reading →
Action heros!
I’m not a huge movie-watcher. I have a hard time sitting still, I can’t tell the characters apart because I’m really face-blind, and I’m kind of an elitist. But once in a while, the siren song of two-plus hours of very, very cold air conditioning, an incredulous husband, and no intellectual stimulation lures me. The... Continue Reading →
Who are these people who love running?
Running. Love it, hate it, tolerate it? It can be an acquired taste, for sure. It’s also dynamite exercise that you can do pretty much anywhere. I run, but I’m not a serious runner. I’m not signing up for races on the regular. But I know someone who is— ok, fine, she’s my identical twin. ... Continue Reading →
Shut up about beach body secrets!
I could scream. Seriously. My beach body secret: 1. take body, and 2. go to beach. Ta-da! I LOVE the beach. Love it. Kind of a bummer for a desert-dweller, no? Well, it’s a good excuse for a vacation. . . or 6! Am I bikini-ready? Of course, I carry one in my purse just... Continue Reading →
Mindful mondays: 3 ways to get un-stuck
Does it sound daunting to commit to something every day? It does to me, sometimes. Especially when I get in a rut. You know, a daily-grind, feeling run-down, feeling sorry for myself rut. Ugh. But think about it. . . that “rut” means I’m not committing to myself. It means I have my priorities out... Continue Reading →
How to make it cool and creamy. . . and vegan!
So, I’m not really a vegan (I’ll do a post about my diet philosphy some day) but I do believe in eating mostly plant-based. So, I the question is, rules or no, how can I make something creamy, delicious, and satisfying if I’m trying to cut down on animal protein? There’s lots of reasons you... Continue Reading →
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