As a kid, my sense of hearing was sharp. In fact, my mom called me “big ears” – and not because of their anatomical size. I often heard her say things like, “I’ve got one nerve left and you are standing on it!” I was an...
Yoga is an activity that is a complete package deal. It helps us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The physical benefits go way beyond the skeletal system like the strengthening of your muscles and flexibility of your joints. In our classes, we...
The concept of “self-care” can mean different things to different people. I recently asked my facebook friends the following questions: What do you do for self-care? What do you wish you did for self-care but can’t seem to find the time? Here are some of their...
When my good friend Elaine Blanchard asks me to do something, I am apt to say “YES!” Elaine smiles her impish grin and laughs out loud in the face of any obstacle. Her work as a writer, storyteller and community organizer inspire me daily. Oh, and I...
This is the first line of James Joyce’s epic novel, Dubliners. I’m not recommending you read this book (can you say “dense prose?”). I’m merely recommending that you ponder the meaning of this sentence. Joyce reveals Mr. Duffy as...
