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Always Poop in the Sunshine

My dog, Skyla, has a lot of quirks, and I’m always learning from her. One of her habits, though, leaves me a bit baffled. There are lots of trails and ponds in our neighborhood with little shady spots and secluded pathways. When Skyla has to…um, do her doggie business…she avoids all the private enclaves and heads…

Expand Your Expectations For Other People

I’m not much of a baker (I have a tendency to disregard recipes and make a mess), but I decided to try my hand at being a domestic goddess, if only for a day. I made some vegan banana walnut bread for Chris (it’s got to be healthier than that Captain Crunch cereal he normally…

Life Lessons From My New Dog

This is Skyla, also known as Cutest Puppy on Earth. Chris and I adopted Skyla from the local humane society last week. She’s a 10-month-old boxer. Even though we’ve only had her for a week, she’s already taught me some valuable lessons. You can overcome a bad past. At some point in her short life,…

Holiday Weirdness Is All Around

Chris and I went to Starbucks today. They had some holiday decals on the windows that I thought were a little wacky: Bird #1: Tra la la la la! I have a twig with berries! Bird #2: HOLY CRAP! What happened to your legs?!? I hope you’ll take time to appreciate the weirdness this holiday…

Why You Need Breathing Space and How To Find It

I feel like an elephant has been sitting on my chest for months, and he has finally stood up and lumbered off to look for peanuts. And now I am able to take a full, deep, cleansing breath… …aaaaaahhhhh…. I feel lighter and hopeful and open—I never want to forget this feeling! Ecstasy! But you…

Let It Be

About 20 years ago, some unwelcomed guests invaded San Francisco. For unknown reasons, dozens of sea lions swam up to the tip of the peninsula and settled onto the wooden docks of Pier 39. People were very concerned. Where did they come from? Why are they here? Why won’t they leave? What can we do…