I spent the weekend in Sedona AZ, a strange and beautiful place (mostly catering to rich ex-hippies) where you can get a picture taken of your aura every couple of blocks. For the record, I did not. There are energy centers called vortexes that a psychic discovered here in 1980. I was told that . . .
Get ready for summer with Jillian Michaels and Gaiam TV
I have a confession to make. I love starting exercise programs. I've tried Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, and Flamenco dance classes (among some more embarrassing trendy classes in recent years). I've done strength training and aerobics. I love trying new classes and promise myself I will go consistently. . . .
What I learned on the playground
My life has changed in the past year in really monumental ways...for those who don't know, I became a stepmother which is a pretty dramatic change from my unencumbered single past. I'm reminded each day about what I learned back in grade school, which now seems like a lifetime ago (not to sound . . .
Do you make yourself a priority?
Admittedly, we live in a pretty self-indulgent society these days. Who can go a day without posting something to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc just so we can publicize our thoughts and experiences to others? And how many times do we give in to that little voice that says, "buy that purse - you . . .
Anger does not become you
When I was growing up, my Italian grandmother used to come and visit us in Houston during summers and holidays. I loved my grandmother. She always smelled good and carried little lemon drops in her purse for me. We played together and cooked together. However, when I didn't want to do something she . . .
Things to think about on your Valentine’s Day Eve…
For me, Valentine's Day has always been overrated. I mean, it's a greeting card holiday and an excuse for companies to make money through sentiment. Okay, that's the cynic in me, but you know what I'm talking about. Then there's the other side of me that sees February 14th as a day filled with . . .
