A familiar face
I wonder whether the objects we surround ourselves with can have unexpected impacts on our lives. Continue reading A familiar face
Toe-inspired wisdom
Today I celebrate my big toe! More than that, I celebrate our bodies’ amazing capacity to heal. And most of all, I celebrate my students who come to Holy Yoga classes despite the aches, despite the pains, despite the challenges. Today, 2 1/2 weeks since my ridiculously minor toe surgery, I finally dared attempt a slow yoga flow. My downward dogs were ginger, one-footed attempts, … Continue reading Toe-inspired wisdom
In Japan, working women are on the rise … sort of
Data show that Japanese working women have made gains since I lived in Japan, but progress is a complex animal. Continue reading In Japan, working women are on the rise … sort of
#BlackFriday
Bella’s advice: Find sunspot. Stay in sunspot. Ignore paparazzi (and sales). Rest. (And, she adds, why isn’t every Friday Black Friday?) Continue reading #BlackFriday
“Is Japan still like that?”
As much as I loved living in Japan, it challenged my notions of gender equality. A recent talk I attended offered some fresh insights … Continue reading “Is Japan still like that?”
A tea bowl of memories
When I started using a special item in my day-to-day life, I was surprised at the memories and joy it brought. Continue reading A tea bowl of memories
Holiday potlucking–with sensitivity!
Our Thanksgiving Family has shown that with a little communication and planning, everyone, even sensitive eaters, can enjoy — and feel good — around the holidays. Continue reading Holiday potlucking–with sensitivity!
Found: additive-free marshmallows!
Thank you to Linda Nixon, who took up the challenge issued at the end of “The Weekend of … something really different” and found additive-free marshmallows that I can get shipped to our home! (For a price, of course … 🙂 ) Introducing, XO Marshmallows! The ingredient list for their vanilla marshmallows is truly a Thing of Beauty. For winning this challenge, Linda will receive … Continue reading Found: additive-free marshmallows!
The irony of additives
In this ninth installment, I offer a quick recap of the lessons learned in our family’s quest to bring peace to our home and share a surprising place where food additives lurk. Prepare for irony. Continue reading The irony of additives
Opening the window
In this eighth installment in our family’s quest to bring peace to our home, I share a hypothesis — that food additives help cause our son’s window of stress tolerance to close. Continue reading Opening the window
