Cold, Cold, Cold, Warmer, HOT

Cold As Ice We are in the midst of a cold snap around here, but I use that term very loosely. It's more "cold" than COLD, or even Cold, but still, it's the most winter we've had all year. I took the opportunity to look out my snow pants and heated … [Continue reading]

There’s Too Much Confusion, I Can’t Get No Relief

They're Both White Guys This is a strange confession to make, but I constantly get Keanu Reeves and Johnny Depp mixed up in my mind. Before you say anything, I know. I know! They are essentially opposites: one is famously kind, generous, and … [Continue reading]

Nicole’s Favourite Things: The Jan Stan Edition

I asked my son if people still used the word "stan," and he said what do you mean, like the Stan countries? When I explained that no, I wasn't talking about the Central and South Asian, mainly former Soviet countries, I was talking about describing … [Continue reading]

Those Days Are Gone Forever

Typically I am a person who likes to finish jobs in a reasonable amount of time, the exception to this rule being putting photos into albums. I have photos from January 2024 and on that I have printed, but that are still awaiting their placement into … [Continue reading]

You Can Find Me…

In Da Club I am thrilled at the response to my yoga post! Don't you just love the thought that we are all in our own separate lives, but yet together? I like to imagine you all just adding touches of loving-kindness and asana throughout your day. … [Continue reading]

Five For Friday: The Good, Bad, and Unspeakable Edition

ONE. One of the greatest pleasures in the world is good food, and Elisabeth (HI ELISABETH) asked what was the single best meal you had in 2024? I mean, I went to Italy for three weeks. I had so many good meals! Plus, my garden was so prolific this … [Continue reading]

A New Kind of Yoga Challenge

It's that time of year where people are making all sorts of goals; specifically, it seems, health and wellness goals. I miss teaching yoga, a little, at this time of year because my classes always had some enthusiastic and curious new students. I … [Continue reading]