Monthly Archives: July 2013

When I lost my parents, my voice found an authenticity that had been forfeited or quieted enough to be unheard. My parents’, near the end of their lives, had a profound impact on unlocking a quintessential part of me. This piece … Continue reading →

So, in a return to gratitude, I’d like to enumerate some of what I am grateful for: Health, Family, Friends, Love, Financial stability, Pets, Coffee, Wine, Independence, Growth. My health and financial stability allow me the strength and wherewithal to spend time … Continue reading →

One of the benefits of age and experience is learning to enjoy life’s pleasures; an extra moment of sleep, clean sheets, fresh coffee, walks with friends. In our busy, hurried lives, we take for granted, if we consider at all, … Continue reading →

A week spent at Blue Spirit, in Costa Rica, is a study in slowing down. No place to be, nothing to do. If you choose, there are workshops to attend, beaches to stroll, or pools to sun around. In the … Continue reading →

Yesterday I practiced yoga, had lunch with a friend, found out someone died, cleaned my house, met with my son’s boss regarding my insurance coverage, conversed through texts with my brothers, and watched Big Brother. Our text conversation covered frying … Continue reading →

Leaving Jeanne’s yoga class this morning, I received a call from a very important man in my life sharing the news that someone had passed away. I never met this gentleman, but he is the father of someone I do … Continue reading →

It was last January that I went to Costa Rica for the second time. I met my dear friend at the Liberia Airport, to spend a week at a vegetarian, holistic center. The experience was powerful partially because of the … Continue reading →