When my brothers and I were quite young, we had “une balle bleue” (a blue rubber ball) we used to play with. One day, the ball got stepped on and became as flat as “une... Read more >>

Every morning I do the same thing: I let the dogs out, push the brew button on the coffee maker, begin my day’s routine. Routine gives order and rhythm to my progress. Yet much of... Read more >>

I might be going out on a limb here but I think for many people, including myself, there is a certain degree of unhappiness when that alarm buzz goes off first thing in the morning. That... Read more >>

One of my favorite weekend things to do is get up early in the morning, get a cup of coffee, and sit on my deck with the dogs. It’s one of those moments that I find... Read more >>

The sand mandala is a Tibetan Buddhist tradition involving the creation and also destruction of mandalas made from colored sand. In the ritual, a group of monks create an elaborate and very... Read more >>

Almost all my life, people have been telling me, “You look just like your mother.” Of course, like any other girl, I cringe when I hear this. It isn’t because my mother has a wart on... Read more >>

We have our routine. When my grandchildren, Rebecca (five) and Aiden (four), come to visit me in my little cottage, after they settle down to relax, they both begin to inspect my living space. What... Read more >>

Connections and traditions with family and friends serve as an island in the sea of life—a brief rest from the stress and turmoil of the world. It reaffirms the meaning of our existence and... Read more >>

Word on the street is that the most successful people are the most habitual people. Habits force you to set boundaries and make choices that honor your goals on a daily basis. Good habits, like eating... Read more >>

Thanksgiving today is a holiday when the table is not the only thing that is laden. There are also family expectations, history, interactions, housecleaning and decorating, a day (or days) spent in... Read more >>