Wow, it has been two years to the day since I traded in my high heels for a pair of sneakers and left Capitol Hill to start a new adventure (or maybe continue an old adventure) in Texas. I’ve been getting my fall teaching schedule squared away and working on a fitness schedule for myself. This will be…
Outside the Kitchen
Superhero Sun Salutation
Looking for a way to increase your energy and clear your mind at the same time? Have you tried yoga? Over the past few years it seems that everyone has been all a buzz about this “yoga.” I first heard about this ancient (but new to me) way of exercise from my mom. I thought she had surely lost…
10 Ways to Relax
So often we get all too caught up in the world, overly consumed in our daily activities. Trust me, I’ve been there… after working on Capitol Hill for a few years and getting so caught up in the world, I quickly realized that I needed a stress outlet. And from experience, I can say that…
How to Pack for a Vegetarian Picnic
While some may think that picnic season is over… here in Texas the weather is now perfect for a cozy, fall picnic. So let’s pack up those baskets, fold up our quilts and head out with friends, family, or just snuggle up with that special someone, while enjoying a meal in the great outdoors! Whether…
Fan into Flame
This morning, I stumbled upon a speech I had written in high school… my valedictorian speech written to my peers. Needless to say, with only 57 students in my graduating class, we were all close friends and most of us had known each other since elementary school. However, as I read the speech this morning,…
