Who would have imagined 10 years ago that as soon as a plane lands, probably 90% of the passengers on board would pull out the same device to ‘connect’? But is that what we are really doing?
…An article in today’s New York Times follows, with first, a few quick thoughts:
- Just our pinkies and thumbs [...]
1. Creativity Goes a Long Way:
Whoever said that Valentine’s day needs to look like a dozen roses and a heart shaped box of chocolates? I can think of many romantic gestures that are alot less expensive and alot more genuine (on the other hand, I can think of some pricey ones too;)
The most important [...]
We were just ringing in the New Year a moment ago — Where did the month go??!!! Remember making your resolution? Well, if this year is like all the others, almost 90% of of us them have already abandoned them – and here we are, back to our old routines. How about trying for small [...]
[ August 31, 2013 9:00 am to September 7, 2013 12:00 pm. ] I am so excited about combining my talents and love of Italy to offer this singular lifestyle experience. Even if you only read this, but especially if you decide to join us this September, prepare yourself for a feast for all of the senses!
Highlights and Overview Day-by-Day Itinerary Description
This fall, I am [...]
[ June 19, 2013; 10:14 pm; ] I’ve decided to do something very different and VERY fun this year — and I’m excited!
For many of us, it seems that sometimes our minds are so cluttered that the best thing is to simply get some breathing room. Some space. A chance to see things through a different set of eyes. There are many [...]
People talk about the art of gift giving, but the good news is that you don’t need to be a Picasso or a Trump to show someone that you really care. In fact, gifts from the heart have less to do with money than with the thought that goes into selecting and presenting them. Even [...]
[ February 13, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. ]
Limoncello, the Italian lemon-flavored liqueur, crossed over into American culture with Under the Tuscan Sun. It can be enjoyed chilled straight up, on the rocks, with coffee or in a variety of cocktails. I made a batch recently, and the bottles glow like a liquid lanterns on my windowsill, sort of like ‘campfire with kick’! I’ve [...]
If you’ve been following me on Twitter @comfort_living, you have been keeping track of my travels, doings and observations. Hopefully along the way, you’ve also been getting some practical tools for balanced living. I do have some cool stuff coming up, including a Right Brain Re-Balancing workshop on Longboat Key, FL on February 20th, but [...]
Everyone needs a zone of their own — even kids. And while you think they might already have that, how about checking in with them to see what really makes them feel happy, grounded, comfortable and secure?
Check out this fun and simple activity that your kids can do on their own or that you can [...]
People learn from other people. They learn from experiences, not books. It doesn’t matter how old you are to be a teacher. Or how young. Jereme Weiner my “spokeskid” for my activity on ChangeMyWorldNow.com, the online community for kids that was launched in fall, shares one of her tools for not only changing her world, [...]
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