VIPs: Very Important Posts #3

January 9, 2012

Below is a collection of posts from the past month that have made me think long after I read them.  You may already be acquainted with these writers; whether you are or not, I encourage you to click over to see if these posts are meaningful to you, too. It Is What It Is makes [...]

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How do you plan to create happiness in 2012?

January 7, 2012

This is the question BlogHer asks this week on Life Well Lived. Dr Aymee Coget (billed on her website as a Sustainable Happiness Expert) introduces her concept of a Happiness Seatbelt. Good stuff — click over to read. She includes two ideas that I also espouse: choosing happiness and being mindful. I offered my answer [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Sistrasanas

January 4, 2012

Half Moon pose (Ardha Chandrasana) Sun Warrior pose (Reverse Virabhadrasana) Sheri and I getting our yoga on. Pin it

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Peace in harmony

December 31, 2011

It’s a tradition. For the third end-of-year in a row, I offer you this short musical vlog. To: You From: My sisters and I (we of the very expressive eyebrows) RE: Latin lesson:  Dona Nobis Pacem. Tami, Lori, Sheri May you be granted peace and may you, in turn, grant it to others. Pin it

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Perfect Moment Monday: Happy happy joy joy

December 30, 2011

(ALI Alert: baby mentioned. Do not read if you are in a tender place.) One week ago… Sheri (my middle sister) and I are at a morning yoga class. She’s been living in Pennsylvania this year and it’s a real treat to spend time with just her, doing one of the things we really love [...]

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The Year of the Luz: 2011

December 29, 2011

January: I do yoga in snow boots at 10,000 feet. February: I check off an item on my bucket list by participating in my first flash mob. March: My daughter asks if she’s a bastard. With the help of my readers, I’m able to answer her. April: My mother-in-law, Grandma Marshmallow, dies. May: I struggle [...]

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