How interesting that I sit down on this Vegan Thursday, flip the page of my MOM calendar from Kyle and Nicole and find this "Mom-ism" -- "PUT A BAG OF FROZEN PEAS ON THAT BRUISE" Why it's true: Old folklore advocated putting raw steak on a black eye or other bruise, but today's mom knows that doing so can contaminate the area with E. coli. A bag of frozen peas applied to … [Read more...] about And They Called it Puppy Love (and more)
We Need Superman
YIKES. I did not know Losing It was moving to a new time last night. Neither did my DVR! I completely missed it last night and have to hope to catch it when it runs again, though I don't know when that is. So who watched? Can someone that did post a little synopsis in comment, please? I would greatly appreciate. Today, my long-time (10 years) clients leave for the next … [Read more...] about We Need Superman
When All Else Fails, Just Breathe!
What is the very first thing we do when we enter this world? Simple question, simple answer--we breathe. It is also the last thing we do before we check back out. Anyone who has had the joy of witnessing the birth of a baby, or, conversely held someones hand while they "crossed over," knows this first hand. When I began my studies of Pilates, (or Contrology as Joseph … [Read more...] about When All Else Fails, Just Breathe!
All Mixed Up
We often hear the expression "cross-training" but we sometimes don't realize the importance of it, or how easy it is to really mix things up. Personally, having taught aerobic classes several times a day, most every day, I can basically do that at up to 150 beats per minute, endlessly. I am not saying it's easy. I sweat and push but my endurance is always good. Yet, when I … [Read more...] about All Mixed Up
The Calm Heart
Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. Wishing you all much PEACE on this Sunday. … [Read more...] about The Calm Heart