New Year’s weekend 2004 into 2005, I began a ritual that I want to   continue for the rest of this earthly incarnation…and maybe beyond.   It was an out- of- the ordinary weekend in many ways. A retreat at a   beautiful bay front home at the Jersey shore, attended by kindred  …

In conversation with a dear friend, Patti, I mentioned  that it was hard to imagine a time when she wasn’t in my life.  We met a few years ago at another friend’s gathering and have been gigglng co-conspirators discussing various subjects ranging from family to sex, from food to music. She commented this morning that she wishes I…

I am in awe of the ways life conspires to bring people together for a purpose beyond our understanding initially.  In my 20’s, circa 1980’s;  I met a man who shared my love of massage and we occasionally exchanged our services with each other. As a newly trained practitioner, I relished the opportunity to practice and…

On Christmas Eve, in the cozy living room of my friends Patti and Michael, snuggled on the sofa, basking in the warmth of the fireplace and dear friendship, I found myself immersed in a story that had me trekking across Northern Tundra, sailing on tumultuous seas and through darkened skies.  The Golden Compass  is based on…

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