My First Half Marathon!!! My First Half Marathon!!!

My First Half Marathon!!!

(This picture does not do the location justice) Believe it or not I actually hit a BIG bucket list goal last year.  I ran my first half marathon in October.  It actually was the first race ever sponsored and organized by Runner’s World Magazine  as well.  It was located in Bethlehem, very near Runner’s World

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A New Year of Writing Begins…Again! A New Year of Writing Begins…Again!

A New Year of Writing Begins…Again!

And it is already February.  Once again I am challenging myself to write much more this year and keep everyone updated on what is going on in a yoga instructors life for a year…years.  I intend to try again this year to make this happen.  Heres hoping I am successful. I am also in the

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Calcium Calcium

Calcium

What is Calcium? Calcium is the most common mineral in the human body. Almost all the calcium that we have in our bodies is found in our bones and teeth. Only about 1% of this calcium is circulating in our blood and tissues and as such, levels need to be maintained in a very narrow

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Take a Number. Take a Number.

Take a Number.

I just recently saw that movie “Taken” with Liam Neeson.  And I was taken!  The premise is essentially that a former spy (Liam Neeson) uses his skills to help rescue his daughter who was kidnapped and forced into a slave trade ring. 

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A Year in the Life of a Yoga Instructor

A New Year of Writing Begins…Again!

A New Year of Writing Begins…Again!

And it is already February.  Once again I am challenging myself to write much more this year and keep everyone updated on what is going on in a yoga instructors life for a year…years.  I intend to try again this year to make this happen.  Heres hoping I am successful. I am also in the

Feb 3, 2013 0:26

Catching Up

My First Half Marathon!!!

My First Half Marathon!!!

(This picture does not do the location justice) Believe it or not I actually hit a BIG bucket list goal last year.  I ran my first half marathon in October.  It actually was the first race ever sponsored and organized by Runner’s World Magazine  as well.  It was located in Bethlehem, very near Runner’s World

Feb 3, 2013 1:13

Product Reviews

Those Curvy Sneakers

Those Curvy Sneakers

I recently purchased a really cheap pair of those curved workout sneakers (Sketchers Shape-ups) that are supposed to tighten up your butt and define your leg muscles.  Honestly, when I looked at them a while back, when they first hit the market, they were so expensive (approx. $50 or more), although running shoes are double the

Jul 18, 2011 10:56

Green Your Kids

A-Choo, Sniffle, Sniffle

A-Choo, Sniffle, Sniffle

According to the NY Times, the prevalence of childhood asthma rose 100% between 1985 and 2001.  I am sure it is MUCH worse now!  It has become a major public health problem.  Asthma affects nearly one in every twelve school age kids, making it the most chronic childhood illness in the US. 

Apr 11, 2011 8:50

Latest Issue

My First Half Marathon!!!

My First Half Marathon!!!

(This picture does not do the location justice) Believe it or not I actually hit a BIG bucket list goal last year.  I ran my first half marathon in October.  It actually was the first race ever sponsored and organized by Runner’s World Magazine  as well.  It was located in Bethlehem, very near Runner’s World

A New Year of Writing Begins…Again!

A New Year of Writing Begins…Again!

And it is already February.  Once again I am challenging myself to write much more this year and keep everyone updated on what is going on in a yoga instructors life for a year…years.  I intend to try again this year to make this happen.  Heres hoping I am successful. I am also in the

Laryngitis

I haven’t had laryngitis in such a long time!  In elementary school, while riding the big yellow school bus and sitting with my best friend Miriam,  I noticed that she had the coolest raspy voice.  Little did I know she had laryngitis. It didnt matter.  I wanted that voice too. It seemed like fun. So

Driving

I’m in a traffic jam this morning but prior to the big slowdown, while driving about 60 miles per hour, the guy in the car next to me is reading a book while driving. That’s talent

The Big Waste

The Big Waste

I just saw the best special on Food Network channel on cable. Four chefs have to make a four course dinner for 100 people made completely out of food that was thrown out because it wasn’t up to consumers standards.  Check out the website below to catch the other times it will be aired. Honeybrook

Traditions

One of my holiday traditions is to go to the potter’s guild sale at the Wallingford Arts Center in Media, PA. It’s such a beautiful and creative mix of pottery, handcrafts, jewelry and more. I always buy a few more items each year from the same potters that I love so that I can one

The Health Benefits of Gardening & Nature

The Health Benefits of Gardening & Nature

There are numerous health benefits to gardening or being in a natural setting. Some of them are obvious-any activity burns calories, so it is easy to understand how gardening can be seen as exercise. However, many of the benefits of gardening and nature are psychological and not immediately apparent

HONEY (Genus APIS)

HONEY (Genus APIS)

I LOVE these definitions I found for HONEY. (uncountable) A viscous, sweet substance produced from nectar by bees; (countable) a variety of this substance. A term of affection. Honey, could you take out the trash? (colloquial, countable) An attractive woman Man, there are some fine honeys here tonight! (color) A yellowish-brown colour, like that of

Calcium

Calcium

What is Calcium? Calcium is the most common mineral in the human body. Almost all the calcium that we have in our bodies is found in our bones and teeth. Only about 1% of this calcium is circulating in our blood and tissues and as such, levels need to be maintained in a very narrow

A Beautiful Soul

Last night a beautiful soul that had just graduated out of the drug and alcohol rehab I teach yoga at overdosed. He was supposed to go to a half way house. He never made it. To this loving and wonderful soul…rest in peace my friend. It never gets easier. Sometimes work sucks