A few years ago, I made a commitment to try to eat seasonally. Of course, I can’t always eat what is in season, since I live in New York, and there are not a whole lot of fresh fruits and vegetables available in the middle of January. However, I do the best I can. Eating… [Read More]
Archives for October 2014
Why I cherish my daughter’s bedtime antics
My daughter Emma has a new routine at bedtime. Once I get her all tucked in and she lays down, she stands up again and beckons me to give her a kiss. “Mmm” she says and reaches her tiny lips out. Every night and I bend down and oblige with a goodnight kiss. My heart… [Read More]
lessons from a little girl
My toddler daughter Emma copies everything I do. She wants to eat what I eat and drink what I drink. She uses an adult fork instead of a baby one. Emma grabs my iPhone and holds it to hear ear while saying “hi” to whomever she imagines is on the other end of the line…. [Read More]
Why sometimes, all you need to do is show up
My mom called me the other night to tell me about her first SoulCycle class. My mom walks regularly and does yoga occasionally, but this was her first strenuous exercise class in many years. She excitedly recounted every single detail about the class, from having the bike set up to the special shoes to how the room looked…. [Read More]