"The trouble is you think you have time" Most people think this quote is from the wise peacemaker, Budha but it actually was written by Jack Kornfield. He tells us that time is fleeting and what we do with it is critical. How would Bethany know that day would be the last time she'd ever receive a lunch invitation from her beloved father. "My parents neighbor was calling me- I knew something must be really wrong." I know many women who have suffered loss one way or another; death, ...
The Trouble Is, You Think You Have Time: Bethany’s Story
Early Sunset- Earl Grey Cocktail with Hendricks Gin
A couple of months ago before it reached 100 degrees in the Valley, I went to Starbucks and ordered a London Fog made with Almond milk and one pump of sugar free vanilla. Then I got on a Earl Grey tea kick and now that it's hot, I wondered how I could make it into a cocktail. Lucky for me, many people already beat me to the punch. So I came up with an Early Sunset- Earl Grey Cocktail with Hendricks Gin. I found many recipes made with lavender and although it made my taste buds stand at ...
Cutting Family Ties When It’s Toxic
Dear Mindy, It seems quite common to me that when there is a death in the family, a lot of anger, resentment, and hurt transpires among family members. In my family, it seems to never end. I understand that everyone grieves differently, and in most cases we grieve the loss of someone very close to us pretty much forever. As I grew older after I lost my Mother under very tragic circumstances as a child, I felt as if I were living in a constant death museum. My family could never speak of her ...
Ex-etiquette Gift Guide When Co-parenting
Dear Mindy I have been with my girlfriend now for 5 months. We are planning on marrying next summer. However I do have an area in our relationship that I am not comfortable with and need advice on how to handle it. She was previously married and has 2 boys with her ex. Every year for Mother’s Day, birthday, Christmas etc her ex buys her gifts for the boys and she does the same on her days. I have asked her to stop this and I will ensure the boys have gifts for their dad and ask that his ...
Fourth of July Cocktail Refresher: “The American Drink”
Summer time calls for pool time, friends, barbecues, and something good to sip on. This year skip the fruit platter and make you and your friends this Fourth of July Cocktail Refresher: The American Drink. Whether you always have drinks at your fourth of July Barbecue or just want a little something something, this is the perfect sip of choice. Tell me this red, white, and blue drink in a chilled mason jar doesn't just scream- S U M M E R T I M E + F O U R T H of J U L Y! Why this ...
Two Women I follow for health and beauty Inspo- Sophie Uliano and Kris Carr
There are two women I follow for health and beauty inspo- Sophie Uliano and Kris Carr. I find every bit of their philosophy and website fascinating and convincing. If you read a recent post of mine, A Momentous Decision, you'll see that I'm on a pursuit of health and that means entirely. My mind and brain, my body inside and out, and my emotions. I have my list of books that I'm diving in to. Waking early in the morning to get to yoga or the mountain for a vigorous hike. ...