The joy of being liberated
Hello my dear friends~ During holiday seasons past, Martha Stewart kept up a steady stream of creative ideas in women’s magazines, making us (me) feel compelled to do it all – and then add more each year, like baking shortbread in clay molds, printing my own wrapping paper, and creating themed trees with hand-painted ornaments… […]
The gift of presence.
Hello friends~ Last week I reminisced about the years with kids at home, and how my exercise plans often went straight out the window. Some of you might be living that right now with snow days. Kids at home can be a delightful diversion, but it’s also very likely to derail your plans. We can’t […]
The Gift of Grace … Even A Little Can Be Enough
Hi friends~ I hope you’re enjoying the most wonderful time of the year…and making some space for yourself. In the years of kids at home I sometimes wore my running gear to bed. The intention was to hit the road before dawn so I could be home in time to get the kids ready for […]
Little moments, big thanks.
Hi Friends, Last night we capped off a fun-filled week of Thanksgiving travel getting together at home with the local kiddos. It’s always such a whirlwind of activity when the littles are here, and it’s hard to stay “in the moment”:.. non-stop food, toys, games, potty runs, music, dancing, and all kinds of sillies packed […]
Women Lying About Their Age Is Nothing New. And A (Complicated) Thanksgiving Salad.
Hi Friends, Unless you’re off the grid, you can’t avoid the constant onslaught of anti-aging marketing, and it’s been getting worse. It’s grown into a multi-billion dollar global industry. As a girl I thought it was silly that my mom and her friends wouldn’t tell their ages (they were probably in their late 30s), but […]
Little girls, parenting, and YOU
Oh my goodness. Friends, there is SO much every day. Tween girls. Read this from one of my favorites, Caitlin Murray’s Soul Snacks, Little Girls Are Not Adults. Her Ig is @bigtimeadulting. She’s dryly hilarious and spot on. I did this age of parenting a long time ago, but it seems like yesterday. If you’re […]
Three big issues for women – Your thoughts on an austere diet, men’s problems, and the news on hormone therapy.
Hi friends~ I’m getting this out late today, but holy moly so much is happening, and I wanted to hit a few things all at once. I’d love to get your feedback. Thoughts on the Washington Post’s article interviewing food scientist Marian Nestle’s daily diet. Nutrition expert Marian Nestle, 89, just published her most recent […]
No baking awards, but delicious Jewish Apple Cake, and my boyfriend.
Hello friends~ As promised! Mom’s Favorite Jewish Apple Cake It really, truly was one of Michael’s mom’s specialties. Jewish Apple Cake is wonderful any time of year, especially in the fall and winter. It’s called Jewish apple cake because it’s traditionally dairy-free, which allows it to be eaten with meat according to Jewish dietary laws, […]
What you can do today to change your tomorrow
Hi friends, I subscribe to several inspiring newsletters, and Seth Godin’s is a favorite. He’s a marketing genius, author of 18 books, a member of the Marketing Hall of Fame, an entrepreneur, dotcom business executive, prolific writer, and one of the world’s most sought-after speakers. A lot of his messaging is about living life. He […]
Yes to dessert! Marian Burros’ Original Plum Torte recipe.
Hi Friends~ Lately I’ve noticed something. Because I’m a strength, fitness, and nutrition coach it seems like people assume that I don’t eat sweets. At family gatherings, when I run into friends, or at social get togethers, I sometimes hear comments like the other day at the new handmade ice cream place in town where […]