My Life as a Dog: Done Begging
So many narcissists. So little time. It’s been one hell of a week, dear readers. I’ve lost track of the number of PTSD episodes I’ve had in the last couple […]
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30 Days to Less Stress: Day 4
Focus. Breathe. Get in the groove. Serenity. That’s today’s lesson from Martin Boroson in a nutshell. The word “stress” derives from the word “compress” ~ we try to compress […]
30 Days to Less Stress: Day 3
After starting out telling us to practice our one minute meditation at stop lights, Martin Boroson is telling us today to close our eyes. Yikes! Well, I’m going to […]
Stress + Fear = Cortisol: Why Stressed Out People Gain Weight
This photo from Lesley Voth’s website grabbed my attention. Her Love & Fear post is a compelling explanation about the damage prolonged stress can have on our bodies. She explains why people […]
30 Days to Less Stress: Day 2
How did your minute of deep breathing go yesterday? I had a fantastically restful night’s sleep. Today’s lesson from Martin Boroson is to focus on breathing deeply. When you find […]
30 Days to Less Stress
Do you subconsciously hold your breath when you are stressed out? I do. April is National Stress Awareness Month. Who knew? Oprah has a guru, Martin Boroson, on her website […]
New Day ~ New Look: Navigating Uncharted Waters
Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass. It is about learning to dance in the rain. On Easter Monday, 1999, I spoke to the executive director of […]
Artist’s Date: Easter Sunday in Seattle
The Freemont People were decked out for Easter. The Freemont neighborhood’s motto is “De Libertas Quirkas.” It has been described as quirky, bohemian, artistic, and funky. At the Summer Solstice, they […]
April Fool’s: Who Let the Dogs Out???
When too many trees are cut down, this is what happens! Thanks, Julie, for the belly laugh!
Artist’s Date: Julie’s Tour of Seattle
Julie took me on a tour of her favorite Seattle haunts on Saturday. We started at Carkeek Park. And ended the day at the Magnolia marina: We spent most of the afternoon enjoying the […]
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