Pecan Pie Cookies…
With friends coming over later this evening for a stew dinner and a nice fire I felt it would be nice to end the evening with a little sweet something. What better compliment to a night of laughter, wine and whiskey than a little pecan pie. And then I remembered a great recipe I... read more
Tapas…
Of the yogic kind. Tapas, not delicious Spanish plates of food, is the heat that can bring change and allow for room to grow and connecting with tapas allows us to stay mindful of our choices. It is that fiery drive residing within us that moves us towards our goals. This discipline does not, however,... read more
Home is where your heart is…
It really is. I’ve spent 7 years in this construction of a home rotating roommates, friends and lovers. The times when I have felt the most grounded, the most at home, are the times when my heart has been completely present. It really doesn’t matter where you rest your head or where your things are.... read more
How to win at life…
Life is kind of like dodgeball in the sixth grade. In the bigger, broader sense of the game that is, I don’t want to bring back any horrible childhood memories of being the last one picked. Think about being a captain of that team. In the most simple and fundamental terms you pick the best... read more
You alone…
“Since you alone are responsible for your thoughts, only you can change them. You will want to change them when you realize that each thought creates according to its own nature. Remember that the law works at all times and that you are always demonstrating according to the kind of thoughts you habitually entertain. Therefore,... read more
Enter Sandman
We’ve all had those nights where sleep seems impossible. We try everything…hot tea, reading an old textbook, or if you’re like me two summers ago, a cup of whiskey. Unfortunately, short of passing out, many of these things don’t seem to work for most people. Reading can get our brains firing and hot tea is... read more
I live my life in growing orbits to move out over the things of the world. Perhaps i can never achieve the last but that will be my attempt. -Rainer Maria Rilke read more
Hey Honey…
Not just regular out of the plastic bear honey. I’m talking the good stuff. Liquid gold. Unpasteurized, and unrefined RAW HONEY. You might have to dig a little deeper than your big box grocer to find this gem of deliciousness and health, but it is worth it. More than just a sweetener, honey has loads... read more
