So I was happy to discover yesterday a mass market magazine for people with food sensitivities called “Living Without.” Odd title, I know, and sort of pessimistic too, but when polled, the magazine’s readers said they liked the “Living Without” name and wished to continue with it. Inside this issue, you’ll find articles and interviews,…

“Everyone makes mistakes..and yogis are no exception!” says the February issue of “Fit Yoga” magazine. An article by Susi Aldous Hately then proceeds to relate the eight ways yoga students injure themselves during yoga workouts. Number one: Failing to relax. Number two: Not thinking about the spine. Number three: Not connecting movement between the spine…

Mr. Chattering and I once went to a lively party, and suddenly, as if guided by a force much larger ourselves, everyone there started talking about allergies. Cockroach dust. Mushrooms. Mold in the house. After a few minutes of this fascinating prattle, I turned to Mr. Chattering and gushed, “Oh, these are my people.” I…

The Jewish commemoration of the world’s trees–Tu B’Shevat–(also known as the birthday of the Tree of Life) falls on the full midwinter moon, this February 12th. If you care to celebrate this holiday with your children (who will be immediately responsive to the notion that trees are important) or if you are planning any kind…

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