How to live consciously

September 14, 2026
To live consciously is to stop moving through life on autopilot. Which we often do. Living consciously means noticing where our attention goes, what we are saying yes to, and whether the life we are living actually reflects what matters to us. It means being present enough to hear our own...

Finding ourselves as we age: women helping women

November 30, 2011
p> One day, it seemed, I woke up and realized, I am my mother. I take high blood pressure and cholesterol pills and have the same green plastic pill box with...

Just not organized

November 29, 2011
I'm just not organized.Oh, I'm an organized thinker, all right. During my career, I got paid good money to think.But as far as boxes, bins and bags go, I'm hopeless. I...

Last day for free holiday cards from Paper Culture

November 28, 2011
I'm a big fan of Paper Culture and they're running a really great holiday promo you might like. They're giving 10 Holiday Cards away for free. All sorts of cute...

Two dog bed

November 28, 2011
This is our 14-year old rescue dog, Little He, in his very own bed. (I also call him Hebert, and Heebie Jeebie.)M. has had him since he was a baby. And even though he's...

Hallelujah Chorus means Christmas

November 27, 2011
The Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah has defined Christmas since the first time I sang it in high school chorus.There's something about the power and majesty of...

Family drama

November 26, 2011
The holidays are half over: had enough of family drama? I have to tell the truth. The Legal Eagle and I like our holidays a deaux. I know we're not supposed to. We're...

The winter bed

November 26, 2011
On a dark, cold winter day there's nothing as wonderfully warm as the winter bed.Seriously. Wide, long, pillowy and covered with blankets and dogs. A big-screen TV...

The wooden spoon

November 26, 2011
Show any Sicilian-American kid this picture and s/he will get it, immediately. Here's the scenario: Sicilian-American Mom: Don't do that. Kid: (does it anyway) Mom:...

Give to others this Christmas

November 25, 2011
It's Black Friday. Before you brave the crowds in retail land, consider this alternative: My sister-in-love texted the other day to ask what we wanted for Christmas.I...

Thanksgiving Day at our house

November 24, 2011
Over the River and Through the Woods / videoThanksgiving marks the start of our winter holiday season, and it happens to be my favorite time of year. I can play...

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