Fresh Corduroy

Fresh Corduroy

   Checking out the conditions at our local ski mountain, I read, “Our groomers will be out laying down corduroy on 69 trails for your carving pleasure.” NICE!, I think.  For a minute I imagine SnowCats spreading rolls, like the most...

Old Dogs and New Tricks

     The most amazing thing happened in yoga class yesterday. (Not that I am prone to hyperbole, or not to suggest I am in any way some sage, disciplined, flexible yogi) I have been practicing yoga off and on since high school, when everyone was...
Happy New Year 2013

Happy New Year 2013

     The second day of the New Year got off to a good start – Restorative Iyengar yoga in the morning, recommitment to the diet that has been successful in 2012, (no gluten, no dairy, no sugar except sometimes wine) and then to one of my...
The Morning After

The Morning After

       I sort of love the day back to work after the holidays. You get to say “Happy New Year!” to everyone for the next few days in your most upbeat voice. You are done with all the frantic celebrating and overconsuming. Even...
Duck, Duck, Goose!

Duck, Duck, Goose!

      Out back, this time of year, we have a lovely pond. It’s really a large hole in the ground with a couple of picturesque boulders that fills up with snowmelt and run-off from the hills above. In the spring, this hole is filled with...