It was the royal tradition in the Middle Ages that a woman with child would commence her "royal lying in chamber," "take to her bed," or enter her "confinement" in the last two months of her pregnancy. (Today we call it bed rest!) If you have read or watched any
Continue ReadingThis Fall I attended the U.S. premiere of Thich Nhat Hanh's calligraphy exhibit in New York City. There were over 80 original works of art by the beloved Buddhist monk. I would learn that they were a result of his private meditative practice. Thich Nhat Hanh prepares a cup of
Continue ReadingWinter has taken its place on the throne. It's grey, the trees are bare, and Mother Nature has turned in for a much deserved rest. Spring will come, but in the waiting, the Spirit needs a little pep in her step. In the Winter months, there is less available light
Continue ReadingDear (Insert Your Name Here), Together we stand on the precipice of a new year. I have your hand, and together we will walk forward into the great unknown. There is no crystal ball, tarot card, or palm reader to predict or prepare you for what lies ahead. Only my promise
Continue ReadingChristmas is just around the corner and boy do I have a cool and creative Christmas gift idea that is bound to nourish the souls and the bellies of those you love! A couple of weeks ago, I invited Marti Emch from MEEL to come and cook with me in
Continue ReadingFor Paris-The City of Light I'm a riser I'm a get off of the ground, don't run and hider Pushin' comes to shove Hey I'm a fighter When darkness comes to town, I'm a lighter A get out aliver, of the fire A Survivor. -Dirks Bentley On the dark ashen night of September 11th, 2001 in New York
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