Thoughts, inspiration, balance… and randomness
I can't tell you how many of my guy friends posted this video up on Facebook of Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke and her warm-up dance before her amazing hurdle run: What I find fascinating about this is that the guys are totally into it. Here is a sweet, darling girl who is just happy as … Continue reading Werk It, Girl
Oooh, you can already tell today's post is going to be deep, can't ya? Ok, not that deep. I am literally talking about eyesight. If you've ever had any of the following, virtually raise your hand: Glasses Contacts All of the above Or, maybe you need one of the above but don't wear them I … Continue reading I Can See
This weekend wrapped up my Mukti Yoga School Advanced Asana class by Jamie Horgan and Chelsea Welch... which means, unofficially I have completed my 200 hours of Yoga Teacher Training and am a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) at the 200-hour level! (I say unofficially because I still have some makeup hours from my trips away … Continue reading Two Hundy
I wanted to post something about the Tour de France because I think it is another sign of summer, and I think it is such a strange, fascinating competition, that I am pretty sure I will never understand, but am always interested in learning more about. Instead, I found this video that not only incorporates … Continue reading Life Lessons on a Bicycle
For days and weeks I would walk into the lovely Green Yogi yoga studio in North Manhattan Beach, CA. And for days and weeks I would admire the gorgeous handmade malas wondering if I should buy one. But each week, mala after mala would be sold to someone... and although so beautiful, none of the … Continue reading Mala Mala Beads, Y’all
It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through. - Zig Ziglar I like this quote because it pretty much describes what I went through the last few mornings. Last week, I decided - for some odd reason- to host a … Continue reading Breaking Lawn
“What day is it?" "It's today," squeaked Piglet. "My favorite day," said Pooh. ― A.A. Milne I am a big believer in living in the moment, appreciating what is front of you RIGHT NOW. What is front of you right now? For me, it is summer. Not some flaxen hair girl, but the actual season. … Continue reading Oh, I Love You, Summer
Another 2 in 1 post. First up- Pitting a Cherry- the elegant (and gadget-free) way. How do you get that pesky pit out of the cherry? I've seen paperclip methods, gadget methods, messy methods, but I think this method from Food 52 might be the cleanest and easiest. Kitchen Confidence - Courtesy Food 52 Hacking … Continue reading Pop the Cherry
Well, officially, Aussie hasn't left US soil. But he will be on his way out of town shortly. I like writing about things on this blog that are happening to me day-to-day... whether it is something I've watched, or an event I've witnessed, or an intriguing individual. I originally blogged about the Aussie in my … Continue reading Adios Aussie
And so we continue our quest through Napa. Part 2 of 2. COVENANT WINES The Aussie told me that we were going to meet a fellow kosher wine maker who resides in the Napa Valley for lunch and a tasting. He was thrilled to be meeting him, as The Morgans are part of a very … Continue reading Diary of a Happy Wine Woman- Part 2
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