Although it was taken a very long time ago (!), this photo is one of my favorite pictures of my mom and me. Just look at how content I am, leaning in and holding onto her, while she pulls me close and makes sure I know how loved I am. It is exactly how she’s always made me … [Read more...] about happy birthday, mom!
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“court and spark” turns 40: the event
As I wrote the other day, this year marks the 40th anniversary of Joni Mitchell's iconic Court and Spark. This album was so important to so many people that Louise Crawford, who runs Brooklyn Social Media, organized a very special event in her neighborhood to commemorate the … [Read more...] about “court and spark” turns 40: the event
the best advice i ever received. so far.
So, I was in Australia with Oprah … (Sorry, but those words never fail to make me happy!) … [Read more...] about the best advice i ever received. so far.
sheila weller on joni mitchell and the 40th anniversary of “court and spark”
I vividly remember bringing home Joni Mitchell's Court and Spark, lying in my bed and listening to it on my record player, dreaming of love and heartbreak, and only getting up to turn over the album or put the needle back to the beginning. So how can it be 40 years since that … [Read more...] about sheila weller on joni mitchell and the 40th anniversary of “court and spark”
do you want a box of books?
I've been asked so many times when I'm going to offer the boxes of books I used to send out through my old blog, that I figured it's time to get moving. Plus, all the bags of books almost fell on my husband's car in the garage this morning which was a pretty strong motivation, … [Read more...] about do you want a box of books?
the equine experience at miraval
We've always been taught to get our information straight from the horse's mouth. But, as I recently learned firsthand, the deepest truths just may come from the horse's hoof. … [Read more...] about the equine experience at miraval
meagan mccrary on yoga for midlifers
My husband swears by yoga. He takes a class almost every day, and it's become so important to him, it's made me think about trying it myself. I've been reading Pick Your Yoga Practice: Exploring and Understanding Different Styles of Yoga by Meagan McCrary, and am shocked by … [Read more...] about meagan mccrary on yoga for midlifers
what’s so funny about turning 55?
My father thinks it’s hilarious that I’m turning 55 today. Why? Don’t ask me because I don’t find anything funny about it. But, the other night, when someone mentioned that my birthday was coming up, he started laughing hysterically. Hysterically. To the point he … [Read more...] about what’s so funny about turning 55?