Spirituality. It’s been a buzz word in popular culture for over a century, inspiring myriads of books, movies, and philosophies, as well as curiosity, skepticism, and, even, fear in those left out of the spiritual loop. Spirituality, like anything new, can overwhelm those on the outside looking in. Many confuse spirituality with religion—which can be […]
“I didn’t buy anything.” My father-in-law announced when he walked in the door. “The potatoes were $3 each!” My husband and I had sent his father to the farmer’s market down the street while he was visiting us a few weeks ago, thinking he’d enjoy a New York shopping experience with the colorful stalls of […]
Do you remember those creepy transmissions that used to interrupt your favorite TV shows with loud, high-pitched beeps and an ominous monotone voice repeating, “This is a test. This is only a test”? Apparently, that was the Emergency Broadcast System’s way of preparing TV viewers in case the government ever needed to quickly convey crucial […]
Today is International Women’s Day: 24 hours dedicated to honoring powerful women across the planet. I’m all over it. I take any opportunity I can to celebrate feminine energy and raise my glass to strong ladies everywhere, which surprises some people who consider the two things—strength and femininity—to be mutually exclusive. Culturally, we are trained […]
The United States is a very do-it-yourself country. People here are fixers, remodelers, creators and “Look what I did!”-ers. We love to fix up our kitchens, make our own baby food, and run our own businesses. In recent years, the fix-it itch has turned inwards. More than ever, people are interested in how individuals can […]
