I do not often get a planned or sit down lunch.  On these days,  I bring my tiffin, tea, extra water and a smoothie.  The issue with a normal size lunch tote is fitting all of this food and drink. With...

This week’s inspiration comes from the work of Beatriz Milhazes, a Brazilian artist born in 1960.  Her work is characterized by strong shapes from nature and bright colors. She is associated most highly...

Last night I completed my second ‘major’ public speaking event. When I took my promotion three years ago, I knew there would be a community education component, but I never anticipated I would be...

One of the most common conversations I have with clients is in about dating and healthy relationships in recovery, but this is not something restricted to people in recovery; it is endemic in our culture.  If...

Earlier this week I attended a two-day training in Ithaca, NY, and each day my boss and I explored the food around the Commons area.  For anyone not familiar with Ithaca, there is a four-block section of State...

I’m having a rough start this morning.  That happens.  It is the inspiration for today’s discussion on coffee and for the use of the new ring flash for my camera.  Notes on the ring flash will...

I must say, I’m not sure on the punctuation of the podcast title, Oh No!  Ross & Carrie!, but I think it fits the vibe. I have a strong history of skepticism and a deep and abiding love of the...

No one lives in pure bliss. I believe that we all have the desire for something more, something fulfilling, something that doesn’t feel like work. When we aren’t honoring that desire, we often feel...