Jeannine Parvati Baker- Yogini & Midwife R.I.P.

Speaking with a good friend and yoga partner today about her desire to conceive, I remembered Jeannine Parvati Baker, whose book Prenatal Yoga & Natural Childbirth I studied and practiced every day of my pregnancy with Dante. She has such loving energy emanating from the pages of her book, an amazing source of love, nurturing and comfort during a very difficult phase in my life.

Amazing Fun Night on the Town – downtown Santa Barbara

Tuesday night I had dinner at Holdren’s on State Street with my four lovely co-workers (NHR’s marketing department is comprised 100% of foxy ladies – and 1 male VP). I had the Seafood plate – Maine lobster, oysters, salmon and calimari. That was delish. I enjoyed a Sidecar drink and then 2 Peach mojitos. Nice…

A Gaelic Blessing for My Self & Friends

A GAELIC BLESSING

May the roads rise to meet you.
May the wind be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;

Staind’s New Song/Video “Believe” is Haunting in a good way…

I’ve played the video over about 10 times now, it sounds like Staind, but it’s also a new one and it touches my soul and let’s me grieve and gives me hope at the same time.

Thanks Boys! You still got it! Still haven’t lost their heart and soul to Showbiz. Aaron is [...]

Beautiful St. Francis Bedtime Prayer

I am working on memorizing the Saint Francis prayer for Dante’s bedtime routine. Normally, we recite another lovely prayer, which I shall share with you some other day, but it’s good to learn new things I think, and this one is so beautiful. Read it out loud and really think about the words. [...]

Crafting a Waldorf Inspired Celebration for My 7-Year Old Wonder Boy

If you’ve never been to a Waldorf birthday celebration, they are wonderful, imbuing a sense of wonder and awe in most children I’ve ever met. It is seen as a very special time, one in which the children are poingantly focused and aware. It’s beautiful. Long live Waldorf education! Wish Dante was starting First grade at an awesome Waldorf School…

Life! Celebrating August 1st, 2008 – New Moon Eclipse in LEO

I think purists might be disgusted with my approach of hybridizing schools of thought, philosphies, relgions, ideas, sciences, but I can’t help it – I gather delicious berries of truth where ever than can be found! Mmmm…