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There’s a story in the New York Times this week by a doctor who regularly sees patients go into work with 100-plus degree fevers. She confesses to doing the same. Her (not very convincing) moral: Stay home! Especially in the midst of Swine Flu time. But a lot of people don’t have that option or don’t…

There’s a Japanese proverb that says, “Fall seven times, stand up eight.”  Try to carry that intention into your day today–starting now, in the morning before you’ve had a chance to “fall” at all…. How do you stand up again after you’ve fallen? For more uplifting quotes, click here.

Since it’s national “Eat What you Want” Day, I’m going to have to agree with my fellow blogger Valerie, who believes “everyday should be eat what you want day.”   Why not let the wisdom of your body (and your mind) guide you as you make meal choices at least three times a day? As…

In case you missed the news, today postage goes up from .42 to .44 cents, which means all those sunflower stamps in my drawer demand a .2 addition.   Since I’m still a fan of old-fashioned letter writing, I’m a bit of a stamp snob (I like the decorative varieties – no flags for me,…

Today is Eat What You Want Day, a holiday created by Thomas and Ruth Roy–folks who make e-cards, sell herbs, and designate “quirky” holidays so we have “more reasons to celebrate.” It may sound a tad reckless in light of all the obesity around us, but just last night I was reading about the “Animal…

It’s vaguely spring/summer-y out, which besides skirts and sandals means one main thing to me: smoothies! Now that I’m starting to make them again I’m realizing my skills and memory are a little rusty. But so far here’s what I’ve been going with: 1 Banana (fresh or frozen–I keep the latter in the freezer for…

I spotted these NYC subway ads for Dentyne gum recently and they made me smile. Facebook terminology, real-life contact. I’m not especially in the technology-is-ruining-our-connections camp. But I do appreciate that a computer can never suffice for a cuddle. At least not 100 percent.

When you consider that paper products comprise one-third of the municipal waste in the United States, it makes good sense to use cloth napkins. Sure you have to wash them but how hard is it to throw them in the washer with the other laundry? Just use cold water and if you like, air dry.…

Last night I watched the Michael J. Fox ABC special Adventures of an Incurable Optimist — a companion piece to his new book, “Always Looking Up.” Fox’s goal: to figure out why some people are optimistic and how being hopeful and positive affects happiness and quality of life. Certainly, he speaks from experience as he…

A couple of times in yoga class this morning, the teacher told us to “floint” our toes. It took my groggy brain a second to realize she said neither flex nor point, but floint. She explained the hybrid term for basically standing on your toes while your feet are in the air. I’ve heard this more commonly…
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