Happy Robbie Burns Day! I was telling the boys about Robbie Burns Day today, explaining the celebratory nature - in a modified way - and about their Scottish ancestry. Jake was getting more and more agitated and more and more defiant about it, when … [Continue reading]
How To Not Let Yoga Wreck Your Body
January 22, 2012 by 23 Comments
The New York Times recently published an article entitled How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body, spurring outrage throughout the yoga community, insofar as yogis can actually be outraged. For me, I read the article and had a number of reactions and feelings, … [Continue reading]
Just settle the fuck down already, it’s just Pyjama Day.
January 19, 2012 by 10 Comments
It's Pyjama Day at the boys' school today and - this may not seem significant to you, but it IS - Mark is wearing pyjamas! Not once has Mark ever worn pyjamas on Pyjama Day. He has always preferred to wear just regular clothes, despite the pyjama … [Continue reading]
Are you feeling sad? It’s Blue Monday!
January 16, 2012 by 11 Comments
My very good friend reminded me this morning that today is Blue Monday, the saddest day of the year, and yet I'm not feeling sad. That's a win! I am, however, feeling cold; our mild, springlike winter has suddenly ended. The dog keeps looking at … [Continue reading]
Saturday the Fourteenth, the Black Boot Edition
January 14, 2012 by 8 Comments
I am not a very superstitious person, so I am not going to put any weight on the fact that I woke up last night and the clock read 3:16. In related news, did you know there is a football game with very high (emotional) stakes tonight? Things are … [Continue reading]
The fog has lifted.
January 11, 2012 by 8 Comments
The fog has lifted, so to speak. It turns out that I have a raging sinus infection, which certainly explains why I was just getting worse and worse and why I would sleep for ten hours a day and still be completely exhausted and why I felt like I was … [Continue reading]
A Fabulous New Weight Loss Plan!
January 9, 2012 by 7 Comments
I have a fabulous plan for all of you who wish to lose a couple of pounds as per your New Year's Resolutions. First, come and hang out with me while I cough and hack away and - presumably - pass this very weird virus on to you. Next, wait until the … [Continue reading]
