I love the online version of the New York Times. Love. It. So when the editors announced that they were going to set up a big fat pay wall, I waited and watched. It failed the last time, but alas, the pay wall is up. Grr. Information wants to be free. I am also cheap.
However, I discovered a work around. A lovely free news app on my phone that allows you a way in to all that delicious content.
Wanna know what it is?
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Vulnerable connection
Being a leader means many things, but I don't think it ever occurred to me that being vulnerable would be one of them. Always something new to learn about myself....
This is just brilliant.
This is just brilliant.
Spring has sprung
Last time I was here we were in the depth of winter, and now we are in the throes of Lent and spring time. Time flies.
Since then, a lot of good things have happened.
My foot (the one operated on) is continuing to be pain-free, and I'm able to walk/run without any pain a few times a week at the park. It's fantastic, and I try to never take pain-free steps for granted.
I've deepened my yoga practice to an almost daily ritual, all thanks to a yoga workshop where the teacher told us - just do one pose a day. Do a dog a day! The permission and encouragement just to do something was what I needed. I've been watching all these yoga DVDs from the library to inspire and guide my home practice. I've discovered some fabulous teachers at Peoples Yoga, and do my weekly yin yoga class with Suniti to get myself grounded in the most relaxing way. Yoga must release the same endorphins as running.
The big fun outings of the winter were doing the Audubon raptor road trip with the Gladys and Gonzalito. We got to see 4 bald eagles, and the kids were so excited by birding, which was a surprise. A delightful surprise. Good to know Mother Nature can still trump television and video games in the wonder department for children, even city kids. The funnest outing of all was spending the day on Mount Hood snowshoeing. Our first time and a total blast. We had snow ball fights, made snow angels, drank Mexican hot chocolate, and just had a ball. I loved the white mountain silence, tall trees....the peace of it, only interrupted by my beautiful family's laughter. What a gift.
Spring temps have meant that the garden is blooming, and we've been gardening away. I've planted peas, spinach and Italian parsley seeds, so far. We've got a bed ready for asparagus (Gladys' pick). I've given Gladys her own spot to garden....she's picked out her crops and designed the bed as only an artist would. That is my girl.
Since then, a lot of good things have happened.
My foot (the one operated on) is continuing to be pain-free, and I'm able to walk/run without any pain a few times a week at the park. It's fantastic, and I try to never take pain-free steps for granted.
I've deepened my yoga practice to an almost daily ritual, all thanks to a yoga workshop where the teacher told us - just do one pose a day. Do a dog a day! The permission and encouragement just to do something was what I needed. I've been watching all these yoga DVDs from the library to inspire and guide my home practice. I've discovered some fabulous teachers at Peoples Yoga, and do my weekly yin yoga class with Suniti to get myself grounded in the most relaxing way. Yoga must release the same endorphins as running.
The big fun outings of the winter were doing the Audubon raptor road trip with the Gladys and Gonzalito. We got to see 4 bald eagles, and the kids were so excited by birding, which was a surprise. A delightful surprise. Good to know Mother Nature can still trump television and video games in the wonder department for children, even city kids. The funnest outing of all was spending the day on Mount Hood snowshoeing. Our first time and a total blast. We had snow ball fights, made snow angels, drank Mexican hot chocolate, and just had a ball. I loved the white mountain silence, tall trees....the peace of it, only interrupted by my beautiful family's laughter. What a gift.
Spring temps have meant that the garden is blooming, and we've been gardening away. I've planted peas, spinach and Italian parsley seeds, so far. We've got a bed ready for asparagus (Gladys' pick). I've given Gladys her own spot to garden....she's picked out her crops and designed the bed as only an artist would. That is my girl.
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