Labor Day, Back To School, and Back to You

Labor Day, Back To School, and Back to You

Back to School, Back to YOU! I don’t know about you, but in my mind, school doesn’t start til the Wednesday after Labor Day. That’s how it was as a kid growing up in Central NY. But depending on where you live, your kids may have already returned to school. My friend...
Passover, Easter and the Joy of Spring

Passover, Easter and the Joy of Spring

As I write this, I’m sitting in an Adirondack chair outside of a monastery in upstate New York. I came to embrace the quiet and solitude and enjoy a bright – albeit chilly – sunny day. The Hudson River is free from ice, the trees are budding, the grass is...
Holiday Survival Tips

Holiday Survival Tips

The traditional holiday dinner packs an average of 3,000 calories. Considering that the recommended daily caloric intake for women ranges from 1,400 to 2,000 this puts ONE MEAL at approximately a third more than a full day’s requirement! Add to that the busyness of...