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Spring is in the Air

Spring is in the Air

The birds have been serenading me and AE on our daily walks. Flowers are beginning to emerge from the earth. And, in my neck of the woods, we’ve enjoyed some blissfully spring-like temperatures. I know we’ve probably not seen the last of winter’s cold air, but I can feel it, spring is just around the corner. Ayurveda, a system of traditional medicine from India, is a sister science to yoga. One of the ideas that Ayurveda teaches is that with the change in season, we should make some changes in our diet and exercise routines. Ayurveda…Read more
Imagination Takes Flight

Imagination Takes Flight

Sometimes I think parenting in the digital age is so tough. Google is not always my friend. It can be fodder for worry and anxiety. But, more often than not, especially when I’m prudent about what I read and search for, I’m so stinkin’ thrilled about the inspiration that awaits me on these here internets. That is exactly how I felt when I read this post a few weeks ago from Beth over at Red & Honey. The images of her DIY Reusable Play Mat transported me back to my own childhood. My…Read more
The Gospel According to Woody Allen

The Gospel According to Woody Allen

Image found here. If you haven’t already seen Woody Allen’s Oscar contender Midnight in Paris, you may want to stop reading until you have. (And I highly recommend you see it, it is amazing on so many levels!) The film’s leading male, Gil (Owen Wilson), is convinced that he was made for another time. Unsatisfied with his current life, he believes he would be happier living in the golden age of Paris in the 1920s. At midnight one evening, as Gil is walking the present day streets of Paris, an old car stops…Read more
{this moment}

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual, inspired by Soule Mama. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.Read more
A Choice of Thought

A Choice of Thought

One day last year, after a rough week, I was ready for some pampering. So, I dropped into a neighborhood nail salon for a simple manicure. After scouring through the endless nail polish options, I picked OPI Salmon Sand (you can see it here). It is a light neutral shade. After her unsuccessful attempts to sell me a pedicure or spa treatment, the nail technician took one look at the color I chose and said “Not good for you, this is a color for younger ladies - better for someone in her twenties…Read more