my fave Oakland street sign. I'm moving in TWO days (!). As a result I wanted to share the Top Five Reasons I Love Oakland, California. These are quintessential Old School Blogging posts. Filled with minutia of my life as I ready to depart. I almost closed comments as all I ask is you spend time---no matter how long---sharing & carrying these feelings alongside me. Here is ... Continue Reading
Yoga is an act of bravery.
Ive had a love/hate relationship with yoga for years. I did yoga in my 20's. Sporadically. I loved the ability to SAY I do yoga. I didn't practice yoga. I hated consistency back then. My 30's brought yoga teacher training. I "taught" ToGa (toddler yoga). I adored how our home-practice soothed my toddler Tornado when it was time for sleep. Later we did family yoga. I loved ... Continue Reading
Domestic Violence Awareness month: Free Spirit.
Ive tweeted, facebooked & yammered here about the many welcoming & interesting people Ive met since our move. Joshua Safran is a prime one example. Ive invited him here today to chat about his memoir, Free Spirit, because I wanted you *all* to meet Joshua Safran, too. His story is an important one and one rarely told from the male perspective. Carla is my friend and ... Continue Reading