health and happiness

Quality Matters (A lot!)

Yesterday I had lunch with Wendie, (half of the couple who own TFC, where I have taught for almost 30 years).  We meet monthly, always ordering the salad, or the veg...

What a Pain in the Neck

Just a few years ago, I helped Kyle with a paper he was doing for one of his college English classes.  The topic he chose to write about was the possibility that som...

You're Hired!

Somewhere mid-season, I got involved in watching Celebrity Apprentice.  I always seem to have a bias towards the rock stars, and quickly found myself liking both Cin...

Over-use Injuries

I was doing some research online this morning, regarding over-use injuries.  Firstly, Rita, in your case the over-use injuries almost always says words like "discomf...

Everything Changes

Everything changes.  One thing we know for sure is that nothing stays the same.  We can't dwell on what was, and we can't really worry about what will be.  Just to m...

"Peace. Be Still."

Speak to me of lovely things, of treasures yet to be found, of peace, that flows like a river. Tell me of tranquil places that no hand has marred, no storm has sca...

Be Still, Mind.

Back to meditation.  If meditation is new for you, you may wonder "where do I begin?"  This morning let's talk about an exercise we can use to still our minds. Firs...

Act Accordingly

Good morning.  Here it is Thursday, once again.  The weeks sure go by quickly!  Last night Mitch and I went to see Van Morrison at the Hard Rock.  Though he still co...