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There’s a funny news story floating around about the upcoming nuptials of Kelly Hildebrandt and Kelly Hildebrandt. The two 20-somethings met on Facebook and are now getting hitched after eight months of dating. It got me thinking about the name patterns of people I’ve dated. No one else named Valerie Reiss, but I’ve almost only…

If you’re relieved to see the Michael Jackson coverage fade away, but kind of wish his music were still on the radio 24/7, take an afternoon break and check out this video of four young folkie divas jamming on “Say Say Say,” MJ’s famous duet with Paul McCartney. According to Rose Polenzani’s blog (she’s the…

I’m so inspired by this description of the perfect silent morning day-starter, from reader Cherie.  The idea of “getting over sleepy mind” is so perfectly worded.  Here’s her beautiful routine: “For me waking up in the morning is with chirping of the birds while I silently listen to their distinctive cacophony of sounds. After some…

My brain has been buzzing through work and life and tasks and thoughts and feelings and exercise and talking and walking all week. And it is tired. Friday, or Fried-day as I like to call it is often like the last day of school before summer, every week. So what’s a girl to do to…

Yum, you guys.  For today’s Foodie Friday tidbit, I have the greatest, easiest summer fruit crisp topping you will ever encounter.  I used it over the pound of fabulous organic cherries that were on sale at Whole Foods this week.  I stirred 1/3 c of sugar, a little cornstarch, a blob of vanilla bean paste,…

The developed world just might be divided into two groups: breakfast believers and non-believers. Some find morning meals unpleasant–their stomachs aren’t awake enough to be hungry or they don’t like breakfast food (!) or they’re trying to save calories for other things. The converts, though, have read the studies after studies that say breakfast improves cognition,…

You’ve read this, no doubt. But I’m really feeling/needing it lately. Maybe you are too. “Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, the providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the…

News reports are saying that “Angela’s Ashes” author Frank McCourt is gravely ill with meningitis at age 78. His brother told the Associated Press, “He is not expected to live.” I think “Angela’s Ashes” is one of the first books I read as an adult that made me cry real tears.  McCourt’s story of heartbreak…

I see gardens as inherent spiritually metaphors.  They grow, they need nurturing, they are mysterious, they are beautiful, they can feed us, they can break our hearts. I put together a slideshow of images from my garden to celebrate the most positive of all the metaphors.  Thriving, healthy garden – can a thriving, healthy life…

One of the best ways to keep a “Fresh Morning” feeling going all day is to give yourself little surprises.  Making your day unexpected in some way can wake you up to the present moment, and remind you that you are creating your life, it is not defined or confined by routine. How might you…
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