(originally posted 10/12/2013) Recently, I read this article in the Boston Globe about the use of cell phone technology in advertising: http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2013/10/05/selling-secrets-phone-users-advertisers/ZSNNChJQvFuEcHJFsUJGUM/story.html. The article describes how cell phone data is being collected to allow businesses to target ads to people who might be interested in their products. Basically, what this means is that if you love something – say Oreo cookies – …
When it’s time to say goodbye…
(originally posted 5/23/2013) How do you say good bye to a beloved pet? My family recently had to do that to our 13 1/2 year old Golden Retriever, Clyde. We got Clyde when my boys (now 18 and 20) were just 5 and 7 years old. He has been a cherished member of our family ever since. We also have a …
Spring Cleaning in More Ways Than One
(originally posted 5/6/2013) For the past several years, I have been on a mission to de-clutter my life. I’ve blogged about this before, and it’s clearly a never-ending process. For me, spring always seems to be a great time to clean up my life and purge my house. Judging by the number of yard sales out there this time of year, I’m …
What the Heck is Doga?
(originally posted 2/15/2013) As a Yoga teacher for the past 15 years, I have come to appreciate the many health benefits that Yoga offers, including increased strength and flexibility, calmness of mind, and a greater ability to focus. I also happen to be a dog-lover, and have 2 Golden Retrievers that I run agility with, so I am acutely aware of the …
Where Was Your Power Last Week?
(originally posted 11/20/2012) Last Wednesday, I was substitute teaching a Yoga class for one of my teachers, Phil Milgrom, who was stuck at his home in Warren, MA with no power. When I mentioned to the students why Phil wasn’t there, one of them responded: “Phil has plenty of power, just no electricity!” Anyone who knows Phil knows this is …
