It’s time to Binge on sunsets, peaceful lakes, and starry nights! I can remember when my family would all relax together with a Friday night TV show….Twilight Zone, The Avengers, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Rawhide. A rerun here & there, an old movie, all just laid back, contained within the hour, entertainment for everyone TV. Today,…… Continue Reading
Schedule Down time to increase pleasure, recharge, and dream! Get away from ‘busyness’, and relish the moment. Whenever you tremember to SAVOR the moment, the meal, the glass of wine or piece of chocolate, the body immediately slows down. Savoring must be done ‘off the clock’, away from technology, and can be a nurtured feeling.…… Continue Reading
Time to Slow Down and Bring it all Home… My catalogs read ‘Go with the Slow’, The Beaches are only the Beginning, and Get Out There, Let’s Go Summer!!! Yes, I say. I want that!! I want long days on the river, perusing quaint shops by the sea, jumping into the ocean waves, walking the…… Continue Reading
Overworked Americans Need Summer Vacations Remember when summer meant playing all day until it got dark? School ended in May, wouldn’t resume until after Labor Day in September. Summer stretched out in front of us like a long, carefree adventure, with endless possibilities. It was a frame of mind that triggered a relaxing ‘weight off…… Continue Reading
Keep the Soul excited with fascinating, sensual things, but don’t kill yourself. There’s a reason some activities, some ‘sports’, are called ‘Extreme’. The body is not made to continually push itself to the extreme without giving away in some way, shape, or form. I keep thinking of Dean Potter, who leaped off a peak in…… Continue Reading
It’s very Clever that way! I’ve just been made aware of ‘parabens’. They are synthetic chemicals used to prevent bacteria build up in products. They are also synthetic estrogen. It seeps through your skin, and builds up in the body over time. So I went on a hunting expedition through my cabinets and found them,…… Continue Reading
For Example, a Dentist at 11, MUST be followed by a French Bistro lunch! For any anticipated event that dredges up deep-seated emotions, like the usual dental check-up/cleaning, plan ahead for the most wonderful drive through the woods leading to the most fabulous secret French Bistro possible!! Admittedly, easier to do in Ct than in…… Continue Reading
Having less, doing less, can often bring the biggest reward. Sometimes keeping it simple, not overworking anything, brings the best results. We’ve all heard that fewer calories eaten each day lead to a longer life. Along with that, less sweets, carbs, red meat, and processed foods also bring a healthier way of life. Plus, the…… Continue Reading
Passion is the Confidence to Expand Yourself! I recently heard of a woman who ran a large Non-Profit in Washington, D.C., who upon retirement, pursued scuba diving certification. She now travels the world, seeking out new scuba experiences. Possibly it was always on her ‘bucket’ list, a term I really don’t like very much. But…… Continue Reading
I Love Springtime!! Even through the allergy tears, Springtime means all good things. Its longer days of sunshine, blue skies, and white billowy clouds bring a promise of all good things to come. Visions of the beach, picnics, and gathering of friends fill my thoughts with happy memories of years past. Just wearing fewer layers…… Continue Reading
