I’m grateful for my canine companion, my rescue pup, Samwell … who goes by Sam, or whatever nickname I might … More
Category: Me
Life after gallbladder surgery
It’s been six months since I had my gall bladder removed and almost one year since the attacks started that … More
Midwestern kindness
hi mary! it was real nice to see u at the reunion the other night. u were always a nice … More
What does “yes” look like?
Inspired by Alice Derry’s “Fooling Around,” and poet & teacher Elizabeth Austen I’m saying “yes” these days to adventure, eating … More
Yoga, Kauai, vegan-ing, bliss, Samadhi
Books read: 1, Wild: From lost to found on the Pacific Crest Trail, by Cheryl Strayed. This was really the … More
Claire, the refrigerator and the heat
I started watching “House of Cards” recently, after hearing a lot of positive comments on it and watching a bit … More
Empathy
I sometimes wish that I didn’t feel things so deeply. A few weeks ago, I was on the bus heading … More
38 to 40 (+1).
I didn’t finish out strong (as planned), but I started anew on day 41 and am doing well as I … More
Days 5 & 6 of 40: Walk on, grin and barre it
First, it was skin care. And now, my social life is cramping my exercise routine. But, wait, perhaps instead… my … More
Day 3 of 40: Santosha
90 minutes of yoga at Samadhi with Steve. Backbends on blocks, tilted against the wall. First with the hands (easy … More