i don’t often think about the words ‘extrovert’ or ‘introvert’ (most of us are probably a blend of both). these words, however, have been surfacing enough during recent conversations to invite more thought about them. a few times, while talking about this subject, others have expressed feeling as though the time they choose to spend alone is somehow frowned upon—as though others question their innate need to step away from… Keep Reading
salt water; alternative to chemical lawn sprays
During the late 90’s, I began to really devote my attention, time and energy toward making some sort of difference regarding the ways that we interact with our planet. By then, it was apparent that population growth was the largest threat to our imposing resource use and to the natural stability of our planet. The collection of “stuff” (the journey that our material commodities take from production to packaging to… Keep Reading
laughter medicine
I adore a good chuckle. Not just any variety of chuckle—a really hearty one. The kind that leaves you gasping for air, clutching your mid-section and complaining about how much your face hurts for minutes after. I love the variety of laughter that arrives when all inhibitions are released; when there is no worry about what’s right, what’s acceptable, what’s proper or how or what others are seeing; laughter that… Keep Reading
taking time to unwind
—8 Simple Ways to Slow Down & Restore Balance— Walk Solo-style in a forest or other natural area—barefoot. Clear your mind, and connect your body and being to the Earth; deeply breathe in the surrounding air. Turn off electronics Electromagnetic fields do their part to create feelings of imbalance within our minds and bodies. Turning off lights, computers, radios and switching your phone to airplane mode for long stretches during… Keep Reading
making eggshell calcium
It has been well established that calcium and magnesium are needed to maintain healthy bones and a well-functioning body. What isn’t as well known, focused upon or shared about from the supplement industry is that using these (as well as other nutrients) in isolated form isn’t easy for our bodies. Many mineral supplements are derived from inorganic matter and, if not easily recognized and absorbed, can do more harm than… Keep Reading
pineapple cake—paleo style
it’s been a really long while since i’ve ventured into any sort of cake territory. lately, i’ve had a bit of a love affair going with both pineapple and sunflower butter, and the thought occurred to me that—blended with a little coconut flour and a pasture-raised egg—they might bake into a decent dessert. …and they did!;) (here’s a sweet reminder that i have some sort of aversion to measuring; so… Keep Reading
the clear sense of beauty
for a long while, and for likely many reasons; observing man-made material things around me has been a source of stress in my life. i like simple, uncluttered surroundings. the ability of my mind and of my being to fluently function almost feels threatened by the diffused presence of unnatural objects. the spaces in our home that i most enjoy are uncomplicated, transparent spaces that hold only things that i… Keep Reading
a life of limitless lovers
“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” —Eden Ahbez I want to experience a life of limitless lovers. I don’t mind if they have gray hair or no hair, if they’re young or old, if they live with 20 other people or alone. I don’t mind if they are men or women. I want to experience you and to love you. I… Keep Reading
the way love makes you move
i visited the well, today. after a stretch of being closed, barricaded, tested, touched, tinkered with and “sanitized” after a monthly water test came up positive for two forms of bacteria; it is, again, open and freely fluid. the last time that i visited, it was wrapped in orange, protective netting. i sat, silently, amidst the outskirts of this sacred space and place and prayed for its health, wholeness and… Keep Reading
relationship issues? consider expanding your views
“deep conflicts rage at the heart of modern sexuality…” —sex at dawn It’s been a few years since I’ve read Sex at Dawn. I read all books with the intention of filing away what I most resonate with, discarding the rest, and there was plenty packed into this book that stuck around to be pulled back to the fore and tossed around. Having contemplated paradigm shifts in relationships and the… Keep Reading
my body tells a story—it is a tale of love and life
“Everybody has a part of her body that she doesn’t like, but I’ve stopped complaining about mine because I don’t want to critique nature’s handiwork. My job is simply to allow the light to shine out of the masterpiece.” —Alfre Woodard I love this quote, but I’ve never complained about my body. I’ve been around plenty of women who have and do. Joking around about the master feats of time… Keep Reading
deeper loving—tips for a lasting partnership
Relationships fascinate me. I’m naturally very curious about and aware of a person’s story; their journey, their struggles, the things that they’ve learned as a result of their collective experience, their joys and passions—the way that they interact with others and dive into and negotiate matters of the heart, love and connection. The dynamic between two lovers is both personal and universal. There are so many unique twists and turns—yet,… Keep Reading