This is both a current events post and a political post… I’m really stepping outside of my comfort zone, here. But I was reading the Sunday Globe this morning and there was a story in the local section about a Massachusetts politician, Thomas Conroy. According to the Globe story, Conroy—who...
Last Christmas, we had a new rule: No presents allowed under the Christmas tree. It was a difficult and expensive year and my family decided as a group that we didn’t want to exchange gifts. We decided to still do stockings as a way to keep the holidays festive and...
Yesterday, I found myself strolling around the first floor of the Boston Athenaeum, breathing in the moldy old books, the smell of floor polish, the stunning views. Every time I enter than building, I get the same feeling of passion and comfort and awe. I picked up a membership application...
The Help by Kathryn Stockett, $15 Laura lent me her copy of The Help and I graciously accepted it because, well, I love getting suggestions from Laura. Also, Tolle—though enlightening—is a mentally exhausting read and I wanted something with a bit more flow. What I got was a taped together...
I’m blessed to be surrounded by people with varied backgrounds, experiences and opinions. And I pick and choose bits of my friends and their beliefs to incorporate into my own set of opinions. It’s kind of a sticky subject, but I want to dive into religion; I just want to...
So I’ve been in this photo class for a while and have been shooting and correcting and editing pictures to present for the class. I upload most of the photos onto a Facebook album that I’ve now made public so anyone can see it. Check it out here....
I’ve written before about how a good workout outfit has the power to motivate like none other. When I’m wearing something stylish and supportive and comfortable, I’m so much better prepared to go for a jog or make my way to Back Bay Yoga for a hip hop yoga session....
The other day, I was drinking pickle juice from the jar, and came to the realization that if someone were to see me doing it, they would think I was insane. It also got me thinking about the many aspects of my life and personality that many people might not...
News Staff Illustration/Will Macowski By Marian Daniells, News StaffHuntington News I bought my first yoga mat when I was in high school, after my dad’s doctor suggested he attend yoga classes to help him relieve stress and relax. We probably went to three classes at the local YMCA before we...
There was this boy, Tash, in New York. I found myself thinking about him this morning and concluded that he’s probably one of the most influential people in my life. I didn’t expect it, but something about Tash changed me. Going into the relationship, I (too soon) asked “the relationship...