It’s that time of year! As the temperature drops and the leaves turn, advertisements begin to bombard us with images of perfect families, smiling, exchanging warm greetings and gifts, while others are shown singing Christmas carols around the fire in perfect homes. It is easy to feel that we somehow miss the mark. In reality, […]
Continue readingYoga 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 […]
Continue readingSabbatical and Congrats Richard
Of one thing we can all be certain. Things change. Yogic philosophy advises we not become too attached to things, situations, or even people, for this very basic reason. Things will change, and the more as we wish for them to stay exactly as they are, the harder it is for our constitutions when they […]
Continue readingThe 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 […]
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