Last week, I said "I do" to the most important person in my life - me. At first this might strike you as odd. That was my impression five years ago when I'd first learned of people making vows to themselves, but I didn't have then the perspective and openness of mind from which I benefit today. I must admit that, up until now, I've… read more
Calling Timeout
December 31, 2013In our increasingly hurried society, it seems we're always in such a rush to move to the next thing that we don't take time to recognize and savor all the triumphs in our lives, big and small. Take, for example, my alma mater's football team that recently saw the nation's longest collegiate football winning streak come to an end. The immediate reaction was dismay and… read more
Decluttering Outside & In, Part 2
December 17, 2013I recently completed a 21-day love affair with greens, veggies and all kinds of wholesome goodness that enabled me to bring into my very body the massive decluttering and purging of my external environment that I'd achieved in recent months. With the compassionate guidance of my rock star nutritionist, I navigated the daunting waters of giving up indulgences like chocolate and French fries and found… read more