Yesterday, while painting the beach part of my day, I spent some time just observing. I watched the crashing waves, the surfers (surf was up!) the sky, the sun worshippers and everything around me. For a while, I got caught up watching parents interact with their children. What I started to watch was "monkey see/monkey do." There were parents running around in the sand with … [Read more...] about Monkey See, Monkey Do (or Does NOT!)
A Blank Canvas and….
Today, you wake with an empty canvas. The day belongs to you and what you do (or don't do) with it will become a memory, tomorrow. My painting is going to be a montage. It will consist of some time with bigred, sand, water and sun, probably a nap, some good food on the grill and definitely these guys. All of them. Let's go team! What will the painting of your day … [Read more...] about A Blank Canvas and….
Naked Yoga
No...no...no, not ME taking a naked yoga class. And, no...not me announcing I'll be teaching one. But writer Alicia Oglethorpe found herself stepping way out of her comforting zone and taking it all off in a yoga class to do an article for Fitness Magazine. While I enjoyed reading the article, this quote sums up her biggest takeaway and one that I think can make us all feel … [Read more...] about Naked Yoga
School’s Out for Summer!
With school out this week if you are in south Florida, and soon enough if you are anywhere else, some parents are wondering how they will squeeze their exercise into the day. While you may not always be able to slip away for your kickboxing or Zumba workout at the gym, there are so many alternative calorie burners, and many you can do WITH the kids. If the weather is right … [Read more...] about School’s Out for Summer!
What if You Could Prevent Cancer?
How many times have you wished for a cure for cancer? What if you could prevent cancer through diet? Wouldn't that be the same as a cure? Instead of waiting for science to find answers, consider what Dr. Neal Barnard has to say in his new book. The bonus, of course, is that a plant-based diet is probably good for anything that ails you in the here and now, while preventing … [Read more...] about What if You Could Prevent Cancer?