Patty

My heart hurts and this is fantastic news!  I’ve been asking for Divine intervention, begging my angels and guides to help me remove the padlocks that have bound my heart for so long. I grew up thinking that I was always supposed to be happy and make others happy in the process.  Co-dependent is a […]

    “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”  M. Pollan Hello Friends.  It’s been awhile. I sincerely thank you for welcoming me back. Some big waves (life changes) occurred over the past several months: I became single once again, retired and turned 60 all at once!  So, what’s all this got to do with

When was the last time you went skiing?  For me, it was over 30 years ago and I was sure I’d never go again!  I never even liked the sport.  All I recall is a boatload of fear and discomfort.  It was always bitter cold and I hated the whole process; lugging all of that

Just as summer break isn’t as sweet without nine months of school and a cold shandy is significantly more refreshing after a long bike ride, contemplating death helps us to live a more vibrant, intentional and loving life. A few summers ago, I spent a month at Esalen in Big Sur, CA.  One of many

I should have said, “no” to all the men in my life. I should have said, “yes” to all the women. However, the effects of family and life experience caused a need in me to garner the attention of men and a fear in me of the attention from women. I sadly believed my only

What do you tell a young student who isn’t making good choices in friendships, nor putting in sufficient academic effort, yet is clearly intelligent, athletic, and talented? Well, a story.  A true story that you hope will illustrate the great benefit of staying the course. A story that encourages one to take the best care

Hair has forever been such a crucial part of our beauty, i.e. good hair day, bad hair day. When our hair behaves for us, we are queens! Women in general spend a ton of money and time on cuts, color, and products! My current partner refers to me as “hair bear” and claims it was

I don’t think it’s good to live alone for too long a time.  In my experience, one becomes a bit animalistic.  Sometimes I shove food in my mouth like I’ve been asleep for 20 years. And if it’s pudding or cookie dough, I lick that huge stainless steel bowl like a dog.  If it’s popcorn

After 3 days of Professional Development that entailed multiple meetings, a dynamic speaker, a boring lawyer, a Right to Read training, and an unnerving video on dating violence, I left school on Thursday feeling physically and emotionally drained.  The back to school energy shift is difficult for teachers, students, support staff and families alike.  Please

It was the first summer I allowed myself to sit out on my porch in the morning with a cup of coffee.  And as you already know, I basically lived on the porch during my silent retreat in NH.  Currently, I’m in one of four white rocking chair on the front porch of an adorable