Up and Down Dog
Finding balance in a topsy turvy world…
Kindness is Elusive
After the news of two mass shootings over the weekend, I arrived at my Gentle Yoga class Monday morning asking myself, "How does my yoga practice inform my response to these tragedies? What could I share with my students that would make them feel less powerless and...
Hope Over Fear
Five weeks after Mom died, I decided to take stock of my own health. I no longer had the distraction or excuse of having to “take care of Mom.” Since we had moved to Tacoma, I was determined to find a doctor I liked, closer to our new place. On the recommendation of a...
Prayers on the Wind
Ever wonder what to say or do when someone dies? I've struggled in the past to share the right sentiment; to know how to support a friend who was grieving. What should I say or do to help? When I lost a baby in utero many years ago, the most profound comfort came from...
The Residue Remains
res·i·due/ˈrezəˌd(y)o͞o/ : n a small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used. My siblings, cousins and aunt have flown home to their respective homes across the country. Devin has gone back to college after spending his...
And In The End…
"And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." Beatles, Abby Road 1969 Mama in China 2005: Always waving On Thursday, March 14, 2019, Mama got her wings. I awoke with a start at 6 am that morning, knowing I needed to get back to her side as quickly...
The Plus Sign
My Baby Boys 1998 My babies have become men. Today is Devin and Cody's 21st birthday. They are away at college so in lieu of re-telling them their miracle birth story, I thought I would share it on my blog. Besides, they would likely roll their eyes at me and start...
Wake Up Call
You left without a goodbye. Did you come to the waterfront looking for answers? Wanting a last minute intervention? Someone to stop you? Or were you hoping for a moment of peace when seeing the beauty of the water, and the stillness of the night, but it wasn't enough?...
Yellow on the Inside
Recently a meme grabbed my attention and transported me back to 4th grade recess. The photo showed three eggs with different colored shells: one brown, one white and one pale pink, sitting next to three sunny side up eggs in a pan. The message of the meme was to...
Best Laid Plans
I'm a planner. I've scheduled my yoga classes, workshops, teacher training, retreats and travel through November of 2020. I also outline all of my yoga classes in advance. Admittedly, once I get there, I usually have to adapt my class based on the needs of the...
Surprise Party
When I walked into Mom's Alzheimer's facility today, the room was decorated with balloons and streamers and flowers. Mama was sitting in the middle of the room, wearing one of her new outfits from Christmas and looking wonderful. Her hair was combed and she smiled as...
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