Several years ago I began to practice yoga. At first, my type “A” personality prevented me from understanding the meaning proffered by this ancient discipline. Staying in the moment was not a concept I embraced. Life was all about productivity and tangible results. I look back now on the parent teachers night that my husband and I attended at my daughter’s kindergarten Montessori school in the late 80’s and remember how we looked at … Read More
Last week, still in my pajamas, I was in the sunporch, enjoying my first cup of the day, at peace in an early spring sun. I was ruminating how the simple pleasure of this everyday ritual was really one of life’s luxuries. Coffee is an essential part of my morning routine. No matter where I travel, I have to admit, I crave this quintessential brew. Quality matters; smell, taste and the general feeling of comfort … Read More