Yoga in the Office

Low back discomfort can result from spinal misalignment, emotional tension or muscular imbalances. But whatever the cause, lumbar pain is no fun. And sitting in one position without a break can aggravate the situation. You don't have to be a seasoned yogi to gain relief from yoga. A few targeted poses can do a world of good. For some at-work relief try this seated twist. Sit erect with feet about hip-width apart. Sitting with good posture starts the pose in the right frame of body and... Continue reading

The Lasagna Garden

"I didn't know you could grow lasagna," my mother-in-law quipped as I showed her my latest experiment. She seemed as intrigued as I was when I first heard about this soil preparation technique. It's a composting method that eliminates the need to hoe or till. I'm going to give this a whirl! As I'm short on time and hoeing is not one of my favorites I really want to believe it's going to work. Here's the drill; designate a little patch of earth and begin covering it with compostable items.... Continue reading

Thoughtful Recovery

Hurrying is something I've sworn off of late. I know rushing doesn't get me ahead. But what your logical self knows and your good sense tells you often lose out to old ways and ingrained habits. Remembering to be in the moment is always, bar none, your best bet. Saturday afternoon I jammed my foot into a misplaced seven-pound dumbbell and did some serious damage to the second-to-last toe on my left foot. I was running out of time getting ready to head for Cullman. My band, After Two... Continue reading

Harvesting Seed for the Next Season

Broccoli is a cool weather crop. I've not had much success growing them, but I left one plant in the garden amid my rampant parsley, even though it was past time for broccoli growing. To my delight, it began to produce what I thought would be a big, yummy stalk. I checked it every couple of days, proud of my gardening prowess, waiting for it to look something like what I'm familiar with when I walk through the produce section of my local grocery store. As I'd not seen exactly how the plants... Continue reading