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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Lake Atlantica aka Atlantic Ocean</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Swimming in the ocean last weekend inspired me to share my thoughts regarding the condition of my local ocean water.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Tropical Storm Isaac whirled through our area the week prior, and while there was no perceived “damage” other than excessive rain and wind, I believe there are severe consequences; not from Issac, from our actions. Injury to our fragile eco system. Devastation that far exceeds branches being knocked to the ground or your patio umbrella being impaled into the neighbor’s yard. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The coastline is my playground, my sanctuary of reprieve from my everyday involved life. While I sat on the beach, I was shocked at the color of the water. Tannin. Brown. Dirty. Gross. Even the foamy little white caps were tinged a burnt caramel color. The almighty Atlantic Ocean had transformed into Lake Atlantica. What happened? Our precious ocean was full of our run-off. The recent excessive rain had sunk into the ground, made its way into our local rivers and lakes, and now hugged the shoreline I love so much. Pesticides and herbicides that we (as a culture) spray onto our food to kill unwanted pests. Residue from the continued efforts to keep the alien grass of our countless golf courses shiny green. Remnants of the efforts to keep our manicured lawn prettier than the Joneses.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Of course the Atlantic Ocean can handle this and in the end, I do believe our Earth will persevere. But, in the meantime, we are killing the delicately balanced coral reef eco system located all along the south eastern coastal region. As a SCUBA diver who has volunteered for NOAA and The Nature Conservancy offices located in the Florida Keys, I have seen the sad state of pearly white coral being eaten away by such chemical excess. One of purposes of a coral reef is to protect the land from extreme wind and high waves that accompany hurricanes. When we douche our land in poison, in actuality we are setting the table for more damage from the very thing many of us greatly fear.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">For example, remember the bottomless effect of your choice the next time you chose conventionally grown fruits and vegetables over organically grown. Superficially it may effect your wallet, but really folks, in the big picture - by how much? Not to mention, internally it may seriously impact the quality of your health - take a look around at the supporters of the S.A.D. (standard american diet). And globally the dangers are countless. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">If you wash your own car, use castile soap and white vinegar. Forego the neon green washing liquid that claims to brighten your car more than any other, that’s called marketing. If you don’t wash your car, do. Or hire someone who is conscious about the products they’re using or offer to provide your own. Because that very water the runs down the driveway and into the drainage system ends up in the ocean.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">With the invent of the world wide web, obtaining information about local suppliers that offer less toxic possibilities has never been easier. Finding recipes and solutions online for alternative home care products is a breeze. If you have a small garden, learn about companion planting or other organic options. If that’s not your fancy, shop the farmers market for locally grown organic produce and your palate will melt into the sweet homegrown taste. Consider switching your yard to xeriscaping, imbibing native plants vs alien ones, observe the decline of your water bill while your plants and flowers flourish with minimal attention. Encourage the caretakers of your favorite golf course to support companies that suggest less lethal measures. There are many tools we can implement to ensure a more pure and clean world. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Our decisions do make a difference ... small ripples flow outward. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Copyright 2012 by Janet Meredith</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Author of the forthcoming inspirational book, <i>Beyond Five Star</i>. A guide chock full of tips, ideas, and groovy solutions toward a more healthy body, home, and spirit.</span></div>
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Also Founder & CEO of www.purelivingboutique.com. Stay tuned for the grand opening of an e-commerce store presenting pure products for a discerning lifestyle. Pure: wholesome, perfectly in tune. Living: pursuit of a lifestyle of a specified type. Boutique: serves a sophisticated clientele.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Today, I have the honor to interview Kino MacGregor. If you don’t know her, I’ll offer a brief background on this dynamic young woman. Kino is an international yoga teacher, author, producer, writer, vlogger, world traveler, and co-founder of Miami Life Center. She is one of a select group of people in the world to receive the certification to teach Ashtanga Yoga by its founder Sri K. Pattabhi Jois from Mysore, India. Kino is deep devoted to carrying the torch of Ashtanga Yoga all over the world and sharing this amazing tradition with everyone who is inspired to practice. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Good Morning, I'd like to discuss the elusive and mysterious mula bandha. What is it? Where is it? Is it for women and if so, how do we locate it?</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Kino: </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">This is a BIG question, so big so that I devoted nearly a whole section in my new book (to be released in 2013) on it. Mula Bandha is first and foremost an energetic experience that happens when the strength transcends the physical and moves into the spiritual level. On a muscular level it is located around the muscles of the pelvic floor.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Janet:</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I have a personal question. When I tighten the muscles around my sit bones [as I've been told to do by male ashtanga teachers], it is uncomfortable and makes my hamstrings tighter and I think resulted in an attachment tear and tighter hips. Yet, my pelvic floor itself doesn't seem affected and for many years I have had uterine prolapse resulting in some incontinence if I run, jump rope, or sneeze aggressively.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Kino:</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Focus on engaging but not over-engaging the space between the sitting bones and the space between the pubic bone and the tailbone. If you feel your butt clenching relax a little. If you feel your hamstring mobility restricted relax a little (unless you are using that activation to protect the hamstrings).</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Janet:</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Have you read the ancient texts; Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gherenda Samhita, and Siva Samhita? Some claim these books are the only references to mula bandha and that the practice is strictly for men and forbidden for women.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Kino:</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I've read those texts and I did not find anything that says that the practice should not be for women.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">There is a lot of discussion these days about incontinence and the allopathic medical community seems to be suggesting some drastic and bizarre measures. One national yoga instructor actually preaches against women practicing mula bandha, claiming it might worsen the epidemic.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Kino:</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Actually my experience has been quite the reverse, that women who suffer from incontinence and other problems related to that find relief and sometimes even full cure from the practice of strong engagement of the pelvic floor.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Janet:</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Are you familiar with pelvic floor rehabilitation administered by physical therapists? </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Kino:</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Only for post-natal women.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">One last question, if someone working on the primary series has 30-45 minutes in their schedule for practice, what do you recommend they do? </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">It really depends on the student and how advanced they are. But generally I would recommend that they start with the Sun Salutations and move into the Standing Postures and then into Closing until that becomes stable and grounded. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Janet:</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Thank you for your taking time from your tremendously busy schedule to speak with me. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Also published, August 2012</span></div>
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http://thewellwrittenwoman.com/2012/08/24/interview-kino-macgregor/</div>
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I also chalk that up to my tarot reader who is not only brilliant but quickly becoming my new best friend.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">In my life; all intimate relationships have had a beginning, middle, and end. Recently I had the courage to let go of a dead-end three year relationship and once again, I find myself single and back on the market with a broken heart. Yuck. Not necessarily an attractive sight when one is quickly approaching their 50th birthday. </span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">After a few months of tears, depression and loneliness, I decided it was time to be proactive with my life. Having felt sexually and skin starved for quite some time, I phoned an acquaintance who was also freshly available. Together we settled on a casual sexual liaison. Yummy, a younger lover. A relationship wherein both our primal needs get met, sprinkled with doses of out of the bedroom fun thrown in for good measure.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Ironically, we were both a tad bit surprised at our intense chemistry. After some steamy nights (and days!), it became apparent that we needed to have “that” talk. Is this going anywhere? If so, where? Is there an expiration date? This is what I want. This is what I need. This is how I feel.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">It was of great importance to me to continue walking the line of lightness and respect of our newfound connection. For those of you that know me personally, you can attest to my pining for crystal clear communication.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Whilst taking a painting course in France, I was introduced to watercolor pencils. Such a expressive way to draw and create an illusion of iridescence in the same stroke. A light bulb came on one afternoon, I had the perfect idea to gently open the door for our conversation. I whipped out the pencils and some paper. Drawing inspiration from recently gazing at such alluring tarot cards, I cut the paper into seven rectangular shapes. This is what they said:</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">name of my ex</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">name of the ex of my lover</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">rebound</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">sex (with little fireworks!)</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">a red heart/a grey scarred heart</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">$</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">?</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">One evening, I said, “I am going to lay my cards on the table”. </span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I asked my new lover to shuffle and place them face down upon my table. One by one my lover drew a card. I commented on each and encouraged questions and remarks. Together we had an insightful and brilliant conversation. Creative and full of clarity - which is something this passionate Leo deeply cherishes.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">So, if you’re feeling a little anxious about a heavy topic, give it some levity by unlocking your imagination!</span></div><br />
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</div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Drinking green tea is certainly nothing new and in recent years Americans consumed over 50 billion servings of tea annually. Although the majority is black tea, 20% was green and that number continues to soar. Green tea was discovered in China nearly 5,000 years ago and has long been heralded for its healing properties.</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Why the interest in green tea? Green tea contains no sodium, fat, or sugar and is relatively caffeine-free. Green tea contains magnificent antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are paramount because they prevent or delay oxidative damage to the body, cells, and tissues. Another plus is that green tea has the means to lower cholesterol. An ingredient known as catechin which boosts metabolism is also found in green tea. Drinking up to five eight ounce cups per day can increase your energy expenditure by 90 calories! </span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">A study conducted by the University of Birmingham located in Birmingham, United Kingdom reports that not only does green tea exert its affects on fat oxidation but also improves insulin sensitivity and glucose intolerance. Essentially this means it may have the potential to reduce the risk of Type II diabetes.</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Each day more studies are being conducted and scientific data continues to pile regarding the benefits of green tea. </span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Prior to your favorite exercise, drink a cup of green tea; you’ll not only burn more calories, keep your cholesterol down and reduce your risk to other diseases ... you’ll also save money by going “green”!</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">originally posted:</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><a href="http://thewellwrittenwoman.com/2011/11/08/g-is-for-green-tea/">G is for Green Tea</a></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div>Twisted Yogahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852497936409160879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784972083966435467.post-56128877284429510742011-10-16T18:32:00.000-04:002011-10-16T18:32:11.482-04:00CoMmUnItY!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOYOhGfHY3uvpahKhwoVfYj7cqu8MJRqaX_8axEgv5dlrMdnsgQ5GPRgDwSU8xcAdQCBWiuLsP6KRWBs84NPsM5VzOXFtF1rOlf-2kjOUKWfe5OtqL1mQ7OdAwb2CBCTflkUwrIDeGxLUO/s1600/basket.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOYOhGfHY3uvpahKhwoVfYj7cqu8MJRqaX_8axEgv5dlrMdnsgQ5GPRgDwSU8xcAdQCBWiuLsP6KRWBs84NPsM5VzOXFtF1rOlf-2kjOUKWfe5OtqL1mQ7OdAwb2CBCTflkUwrIDeGxLUO/s320/basket.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #565b62; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9614009943325073">Each day my belief in supporting the community where I live grows stronger. As fall is approaching in South Florida, albeit rather slowly, I am excited for the local farmers market to open. Within walking distance from my home, it's one of my favorite weekend activities. Roaming the aisles, talking with the farmers, searching for the best croissant while sipping hot tea are all fond memories from fall Saturday mornings. Carrying cloth bags bursting with brilliantly colored greens makes me smile. This year I'll have a new bicycle and envision my cute little basket full of local wildflowers, organic herbs, dinosaur kale and maybe a fresh baguette - shhh. My friend Pam would always say, “You have to meet people to meet people, so go out and talk.” Buying locally and organically grown produce not only feels a bit decadent, it also gives back to my local community and the food is much tastier and nutrient dense!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #565b62; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #565b62; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px;">When I lived in Boulder, Colorado there was a community garden nearby. One could actually rent a small section on a plot of land to plant their own garden. How cool is that? Folks would grow different vegetables and swap with one another. Such participation boosts collectiveness, sparks new friendships and maybe introduces one to a new vegetable or fruit. For me, local gardens create a bond with the very Earth I walk upon.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #565b62; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #565b62; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px;">Each year, from the time I can recall, my father has planted a garden. Last year he proudly handed me a full bag of; tomatoes, onions, banana peppers, cucumber, radishes and potatoes. What didn’t immediately make it in my special salsa, stayed fresh for a month! Does your produce last that long? Oftentimes ingredients needed or wanted may not be available locally. This is a perfect opportunity to substitute, experiment and perhaps create a delightful new dish. If I absolutely must have that certain something, I'll head to the nearest locally owned health food store.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #565b62; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #565b62; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px;">Remember, it is straightforward and extremely rewarding to grow your own food; parsley, rosemary, basil, dill, or baby collards. Local farmers often have starter plants for sale. How fun to snip snip delicacies from your window sill or balcony and add to your salad! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #565b62; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #565b62; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px;">Learning to live from our land and learning to live in community with one another is the preservation of the future. So grab your shovel and follow my father's old pick up truck, you'll know which one when you see the sticker on the bumper "No Farms No Food".<span id="goog_244318754"></span><span id="goog_244318755"></span></span>Twisted Yogahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852497936409160879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784972083966435467.post-13245695841437732212011-08-03T13:35:00.000-04:002011-08-11T12:04:46.661-04:00Re-Fresh-Mint!<div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Add some Re-Fresh-Mint to your life!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdI9SYc3bip7IlmDYpSCt3SIvzU0dcGYU5_5ein6aiTXSBvIUJsIMCqQWCfQ1jS_nhBiM18VJLEvujIsOY_kQtL0O31_tvIDXvKAtRU7_lXhwB_QGF-5c8fnrWtUPX_LOnhO4rk6fQxsm/s1600/Benefits-of-Peppermint.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdI9SYc3bip7IlmDYpSCt3SIvzU0dcGYU5_5ein6aiTXSBvIUJsIMCqQWCfQ1jS_nhBiM18VJLEvujIsOY_kQtL0O31_tvIDXvKAtRU7_lXhwB_QGF-5c8fnrWtUPX_LOnhO4rk6fQxsm/s1600/Benefits-of-Peppermint.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">As temperatures soar this summer, add some additional *cool* to your already hip nature is by adding some re-fresh-mint to your life. </span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Peppermint and spearmint are among the most common and grow effortlessly and easily during this time. Luckily, in South Florida, we’re able to grow this wonderfully fragrant herb year round. With over 2,000 varieties of mint, visit your local farmers market and ask for luscious chocolate mint!</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Mint also provides relief for common indigestion by relaxing the muscles thereby preventing intestinal spasms. It’s refreshing taste blends well with many other fruits and vegetables.</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">According to Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy, summertime relates to red hot fire! Explosiveness. Think ... fireworks. The simple addition of some fresh mint cools the body and freshens the breath. </span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Add a few fresh mint leaves to green tea (warm or iced). Green tea cools the body and with the addition of fresh mint, what could be more invigorating?</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Below I’ll share some of my yummy experiments with you.</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Rather than a bowl of cereal in the morning, try this re-fresh-mint:</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: underline;">Cheery-OoLaLa</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">one chopped mango<br />
handful of blueberries<br />
a hearty sprinkling of hemp seeds<br />
5 (or more) torn fresh mint leaves<br />
Layer in your favorite bowl!</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">For lunch, try this one:</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: underline;">W-rapper</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">several mint leaves</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">lots o’basil leaves</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">handful of soaked walnuts</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">small handful of yellow pear tomatoes</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">one date</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">two large cloves of garlic </span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">sea salt & ground pepper</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">tear, chop, dice, crush, & mix together in a beautifully hand crafted bowl</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">sauce:</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">raw apple cider vinegar</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">raw honey</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">equal portions and mix </span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 18px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Pour sauce over salad mixture. Wrap in a purple cabbage leaf and savor every bite! </span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 18px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Allow lunch to digest, then:</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: underline;">Afternoon Delight</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">large spoonfuls of watermelon chunks</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">fresh squeezed lemons</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">a swirl of honey</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">many mint leaves</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">sparkling h20</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">puree’ then add sparkling h20</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 18px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">If you want a little kick to your afternoon delight, add some vodka!</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 18px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Serve in a hand painted martini glass.</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 18px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Be cool and post your comments!</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">It's summer, at least here in South Florida and tanning is an art. You may tan easily or not at all. You may hop right into pinkdom. Or you may burn after a couple of hours. If you love the outdoors, here are some suggestions for sun protection directly from mother nature:</div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 11px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Pomegranate Seed Oil is highly effective. </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">One reason to love pomegranate seed oil is its faint aroma is reminiscent of melted baking chocolate! </span>A wonderful light oil that is quickly absorbed into the skin. </div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Its recommended use is either undiluted by the drop or creating a 10% solution with a blend of carrier oil(s). Mix with oils such as coconut, jojoba, or almond and rub into the skin. Pomegranate Seed Oil is luscious when blended with Seabuckthorn Berry Extract. The two delightfully compliment one other and have a truly synergetic effect in skincare blends.</div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 11px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">The benefits of this delightful oil are limitless for nearly all skin types. Research indicates it to be helpful in skirmishing both skin and breast cancer in laboratory tests. Pomegranate Seed Oil has an extended shelf life due to its high level of anti-oxidants. It also possesses anti-inflammatory properties, therefore relieving muscle aches and pains.</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Arial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Choose a Pomegranate Seed Oil that is Co2 extracted which allows it to remain high in antioxidants, these ward off free radicals to promote healthy skin regeneration. The high lipid content reduces inflammation and swelling. It nourishes the skin thus improving elasticity (yay!) and reducing wrinkles.</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">And fair maiden, If you stay out in the sun a little too long, it has also been shown to help sunburned and ultraviolet damaged skin. </span>Much evidence suggests that its calming and healing properties may aid treatment of numerous skin dilemmas; including dry, irritated, sensitive and even eczema and psoriasis.</div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Arial; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Arial; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pomegranate Seed Oil also contains phytoestrogens. Women have found that using pomegranate seed oil has helped to ease symptoms associated with menopause; such as mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and diminished libido. It may be taken orally as a dietary supplement, used topically as a moisturizer or massage oil or personal lubricant. OoLaLa</span></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Arial; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 13px; margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Consider that over 200 pounds of fresh pomegranates are used to produce just one pound of pomegranate seed oil! It's easy and fun to create your own sun solutions, but if you're not sure how ... I will happily custom blend a formula just for you, contact me at info@twistedyoga.com.</span></span></span></div>Twisted Yogahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852497936409160879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784972083966435467.post-22454388602888460412011-05-19T13:52:00.000-04:002011-05-19T13:52:19.060-04:00France Du Jour<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">In mid May Janet returned from France where she hosted an annual yoga holiday. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">"Life there so simple", she sighs. </span><br />
<div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Each morning she was dazzled by the delicate poppies smiling in anticipation of another day as sun rose high in the sky.<br />
On a lovely spring afternoon she would pull out her *wine* tooth comb and diligently investigate the results of hand picked grapes.<br />
Other days she stumbled upon medieval villages and contributed to regional artisans.<br />
She also read British novels, updated her memoirs, and visualized her return flight being upgraded to first class. <br />
Breakfast du jour often consisted of espresso and a chocolate croissant from the local patisserie.<br />
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For now, it's home sweet home, her laptop, and the comfort of her life saving green kale lemonade beauty elixir.</div>Twisted Yogahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852497936409160879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784972083966435467.post-26570358267828282322011-04-17T20:00:00.000-04:002011-04-17T20:02:49.686-04:00Boutique Banking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWgNFd_88oOMOl3wDI3nVTeBqjM102ZNZJxU2Vi3Ab_N0tCtpM-5XTP4eTd327NsuOcrrrVg1pHeqGdFmL3Ugyjv6V5gQFU7JLSCgvMG6WpOP0MwmJkhN_MDGn_bYl6olR0ORRIdiAr7Xz/s1600/LogoHorizontal.gif.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWgNFd_88oOMOl3wDI3nVTeBqjM102ZNZJxU2Vi3Ab_N0tCtpM-5XTP4eTd327NsuOcrrrVg1pHeqGdFmL3Ugyjv6V5gQFU7JLSCgvMG6WpOP0MwmJkhN_MDGn_bYl6olR0ORRIdiAr7Xz/s1600/LogoHorizontal.gif.jpeg" /></a></div><br />
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I love shopping at exclusive personally owned boutiques. <br />
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I love buying fresh produce from local farmers. <br />
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So, the next logical step for me is a local bank. And better yet, an institution that defines itself as a boutique bank! Right up my allee'.<br />
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Lydian Bank & Trust is a private bank located in Florida, offering two branches in Palm Beach County. They provide wealth management services, investment counseling, estate planning along with checking & savings accounts (for folks such as myself). Their offices and employees are professional, sophisticated and provide exceptional financial advice.<br />
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But most importantly of all, they offer individualized customer service. When I enter the branch to make a deposit, I am greeted with a warm smile and addressed by my name. If I prefer, I can mail my deposits in the prepaid postage envelopes provided to me when I opened my account. How cool is that? <br />
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The best part, when I call, the professional that answers the phone is most likely the one who opened my account or who makes my deposits or even the assistant vice president! I've also established an email relationship in the event I need assistance when traveling internationally.<br />
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For now, it doesn't get much better and I'm looking forward to requiring their wealth management services ... thank you Betsy, Amanda Rose and Robin. I'm tickled pink!Twisted Yogahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852497936409160879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784972083966435467.post-43131008709291482212011-03-24T22:05:00.000-04:002011-03-24T22:13:49.451-04:00Organic vs Non-Organic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFAHHC5pz7dslO6NFYrzxflmbyp9qx7Tsk_ppVG4OMW7MQ6UpyNrOuu-2LqmNUIDKnvd3t3hq8ezJfP4H0s3zZqurDnhYMULnpG2WP52qNhMH5psOFjpiNtNuG6Zy8lui_Ei_UDYdYk23G/s1600/178797_f520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFAHHC5pz7dslO6NFYrzxflmbyp9qx7Tsk_ppVG4OMW7MQ6UpyNrOuu-2LqmNUIDKnvd3t3hq8ezJfP4H0s3zZqurDnhYMULnpG2WP52qNhMH5psOFjpiNtNuG6Zy8lui_Ei_UDYdYk23G/s320/178797_f520.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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OK, so what's the big deal? Some, even more cynical than I, believe that produce labeled as organic is a big fat fib - a type of conspiracy against the public in an attempt to charge more money.<br />
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To me, the proof is in the taste of the pudding. Organic produce may sometimes be slightly diminutive, beautifully asymmetrical, vibrantly colorful and remarkably more delicious!<br />
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When offered the choice, I will purchase organic for all of my produce. However, if you're budgeting, a wee bit skeptical or slightly in doubt - remember the dirty dozen and purchase those items in the organic produce section!<br />
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Non organic produce that is very heavily sprayed with pesticides:<br />
celery<br />
peaches<br />
strawberries<br />
blueberries<br />
apples<br />
nectarines<br />
bell peppers<br />
spinach<br />
cherries<br />
kale<br />
potatoes<br />
grapes<br />
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Non organic produce that is less sprayed:<br />
onions<br />
avocado<br />
corn - buyer beware - most corn is genetically modified (yikes!)<br />
pineapple<br />
mangoes<br />
peas<br />
asparagus<br />
kiwi<br />
cabbage<br />
eggplant<br />
cantaloupe<br />
watermelon<br />
grapefruitTwisted Yogahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852497936409160879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784972083966435467.post-19665581483890840902011-03-06T14:55:00.000-05:002011-03-06T14:57:52.544-05:00Farm Salsa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcYYrWfsBS0ZSo8jl-tyV8qIEifK6W7619nulRBXTj1Hb7jB2lGNTXIvrBNV0YrZmilpBZWcIyIWg-BJlSo5ya6oWix259xsL_l0R9DDI1IqzpJ_Nlru22u_EwI9ne0Ucsmv066vgLopyy/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcYYrWfsBS0ZSo8jl-tyV8qIEifK6W7619nulRBXTj1Hb7jB2lGNTXIvrBNV0YrZmilpBZWcIyIWg-BJlSo5ya6oWix259xsL_l0R9DDI1IqzpJ_Nlru22u_EwI9ne0Ucsmv066vgLopyy/s320/photo.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What makes this "Farm Salsa"?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Because all ingredients came from the farmers market this morning!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the vendors that I regularly visit at the market told me that in California, tickets are issued to the farmers who use plastic bags!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">yay</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, maybe in about 10 years, Florida will hop on that band wagon,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">until then ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">please please please</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">remember to bring your own cloth bag!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it's NOT just a trend</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">:)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Earlier today I posted this image on Facebook. Lunch. A number of folks contacted me asking, "What the heck is it?" This is what the "heck" it is ...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Staying focused on what seems to important to me at the moment, I created a dish ... with the exception of the sea salt ... each item is grown locally and organic. Everything was purchased Sunday at the local farmers market. yikes ... What am I going to do when it ends? </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">ingredients:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">white truffle oil - OMG is all I can say</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">yellow oyster mushrooms - so incredibly delicate</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">white shallots</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">scallion tops</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">tarragon - from my balcony herb garden</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">parsley - from my balcony herb garden - plant purchased @ farmers market</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">hydroponic lettuce</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">heirloom baby tomatoes</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Literally, three minutes from start to finish and it was gonzo!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For my next project ... does anyone know of a local & organic banking institution? :)</span><br />
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</div><div style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Arial; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Parsley is the world’s most popular herb. Its name is derived from the Greek word meaning “rock celery” (parsley is a cousin to celery). Parsley belongs to the <i>Umbelliferae</i> family of plants, and its Latin name is <i>Petroselinum crispum</i>. Parsley is a biennial plant that will continue to grow in your garden year after year. </span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Arial; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Parsley contains two types of unique components that make is so health-ful. The first is volatile oils;<b> </b>including <i>myristicin</i>, <i>limonene</i>, <i>eugenol</i>, and <i>alpha-thujene</i>. And secondly is flavonoids; including <i>apiin</i>, <i>apigenin</i>, <i>crisoeriol</i>, and <i>luteolin</i>.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Arial; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">In animal studies, myristicin has been shown to inhibit tumor formation, specifically in the lungs. Myristicin has also been shown to activate an enzyme known as <i>glutathione-S-transferase</i>. A long word with a huge function, it aids in the attachment of glutathione to other oxidized molecules that might otherwise cause damage in the body. The activities of the volatile oils qualify parsley as a “chemo-protective” food, ie food that neutralizes particular types of carcinogens such as <i>benzopyrenes</i> found in cigarette and charcoal grill smoke.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Arial; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Luteolin has been known to function as an antioxidant because it combines with reactive oxygen-containing molecules to help prevent damage to cells. In addition, extracts from parsley used in animal studies actually increases the antioxidant capacity of the blood.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Arial; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Parsley is also an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A and Beta-carotene.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Arial; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">As you know, Vitamin C has many functions. It is a water-soluble antioxidant. High levels of free radicals may contribute to the development of a number of diseases; including atherosclerosis, colon cancer, diabetes, and asthma. Generally folks who consume high amounts of foods containing Vitamin C reduce their risk of these conditions. Vitamin C is also a powerful anti-inflammatory and has been known to be useful in arthritic conditions. Since Vitamin C is vital for a healthy functioning immune system, it is also helpful for preventing infections and colds.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Arial; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Beta-carotene, another powerful antioxidant, works in the fat-soluble areas of the body. Lifestyles high in beta-carotene rich foods are also known to have reduced risks of atherosclerosis, diabetes, and colon cancer. Vitamin C and beta-carotene may be helpful in reducing the severity of asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Beta-carotene is converted by the body to Vitamin A, a nutrient so important to a strong immune system that its nickname is the “anti-infective vitamin.”</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Arial; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Parsley is a great source of folic acid, perhaps the most important B vitamin. One of its most critical roles is the relation to cardiovascular health and its participation in the body process that converts <i>homocysteine</i> into benign molecules. High levels of homocysteine can damage blood vessels and may be associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Folic acid contributes to proper cell division and is therefore vitally important for prevention in two major areas of the body which contain a host of rapidly dividing cells; the cervix and the colon.</span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Arial; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Two popular types of parsley are curly and Italian flat leaf. Both are quite tasty and fragrant. And, of course both taste better when picked or purchased fresh! Guess what I'm having for dinner! :)</span></div>Twisted Yogahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852497936409160879noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784972083966435467.post-47094698689968245702011-01-10T20:23:00.000-05:002011-03-03T21:25:10.223-05:00Beyond 5 Star!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sunday evening I prepared what was perhaps one of the very best meals ever! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">wow wow wow</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">What could be the reason? I think it is due to the fact that every single ingredient (with the exception of the sea salt and butter) was purchased that morning at our local farmers market. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Can you say both local AND fresh? Unless I had grown it myself, it doesn't get much better than that! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklzPGnW8nsA0dOD15zrioj8ChyZIocVnWeBys_Iink8O7JZy2n_GoBLjU_3H46JydScrFk9Guxsw5QZCJTTF2glA3nq3zMaAmS5peFDhDVOLlDahpfQo535EsB-i-MbzTi7IHYrFpj-PF/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklzPGnW8nsA0dOD15zrioj8ChyZIocVnWeBys_Iink8O7JZy2n_GoBLjU_3H46JydScrFk9Guxsw5QZCJTTF2glA3nq3zMaAmS5peFDhDVOLlDahpfQo535EsB-i-MbzTi7IHYrFpj-PF/s320/photo.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">jumbo shrimp</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">squid ink fettuccine</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">shitake mushrooms</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">red leaf lettuce</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">tomatoes</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">parsley (from my live plant)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">lemon</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">raw unpasteurized butter </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">garlic</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">sea salt</span></div>Twisted Yogahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852497936409160879noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784972083966435467.post-10488994510827614542010-12-14T22:30:00.001-05:002011-03-03T21:25:40.939-05:00Yoga (not just) for Equestrians!<div style="font: 14.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Today most folks know or at least have heard that yoga increases flexibility, improves balance, enhances strength, promotes endurance, and calms the mind. Certainly something of this nature could be beneficial to everyone! Let’s explore a few ways this may be a virtue for equestrians.</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Flexibility:</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Yoga poses stretch all muscles and will specifically open up the shoulders, hips and spinal column. More flexibility magnifies fluidity and grace while riding. Less pain from compression and tightness make long rides and full days of training much more pleasurable. </span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Balance:</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Most every yoga class will consist of a series of balancing poses. This requires concentration and focus combined with postural alignment. Aside from keeping you in the saddle (instead of on the ground), core balance provides more control of your horse and allows you to “hold” yourself in position. This makes it possible for the horse to stay balanced and connected with you, the rider.</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Strength/Endurance:</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Some yoga classes focus on precise physical alignment and may require that poses be held for relatively long periods of time, while other classes center their attention on the repetition of a multitude of poses. Interestingly enough, both of these styles build incredible strength and promote endurance while enhancing overall posture. This too, will increase comfort while riding.</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Mind:</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Everyone feels the pressure of stressors at one time or another. The notion of climbing atop a 1200 pound animal might be enough to spark panic in some. Our thoughts, whether positive or negative, are energetically transmitted to your horse. Yoga teaches us to become aware of, deepen, and control the breath; which in turn calms the mind. Even pre-competition nervousness can morph into serenity when attention is drawn toward breath control.</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">With more strength, flexibility and confidence your rides will become more delightful for you and your horse. Your horse will thank you, I promise.</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">My suggestion is to choose a yoga style and a teacher that resonate with your inner self. Whether you ride or not, yoga WILL transform your life!</span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">published: </span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Natural Awakenings/Palm Beach County Edition - January 2011</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">The Jupiter Farmer - January 2011</span></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><br />
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Still editing photographs from my trip as well as looking at 4 rolls of undeveloped film. There are some stories to go along with the photos so I'll get to them in time. I promise. Do you believe me? ;)Twisted Yogahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852497936409160879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784972083966435467.post-7554327702289123612010-06-21T19:47:00.001-04:002010-06-21T19:47:00.542-04:00Out of the Mouth of Billy ...Of course I don't personally know Billy ... but this is so sweet I couldn't hold back ...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Krishna Das, Palm Beach Gardens, February 2010</span></span>Twisted Yogahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852497936409160879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784972083966435467.post-67081582386410728012010-04-09T20:17:00.000-04:002010-04-09T20:25:35.618-04:00First Entry<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">This is my first entry ... well, duh. And all because of encouragement I received recently during a "reading". I know, a "reading", sounds funny. Now, I'm not one to seek answers from others, much less advice. But I felt compelled to have this "reading", and afterward I did experience a sense of calm. Actually I think I'll refer to it as a "consultation". That sounds better. She suggested I write more and then offered that I begin with a blog. I told her I had already set up a blog, but hadn't yet written anything. So, here it is. My first entry.</span>Twisted Yogahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852497936409160879noreply@blogger.com0