I’ve been on a pretty major plant pruning kick over the last few weeks. Just call me Davy Crockett, except instead of hunting bears, I hunt dried up flowers, stems, leaves, and/or branches that won’t let go of living plants. It’s a tough gig I tell ya. Sometimes I get on these random kicks, and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Advice from a corporate power woman
I accompanied a friend to her work Christmas function this weekend. It was the stereotypical Christmas to-do: a chance to get all gussied up, don some nice heels and a lil’ black dress, eat some good food and drink some fancy drinks. I love all of the above, plus I have a fair share of … Continue reading
Everyday Zen – Today I Resolve…
“Today, I resolve to see the beauty, love, and joy in my surroundings.” After all, you’re the one looking, aren’t you? Continue reading
Re-love-ution: mindfulness, not just for hippies anymore
Yesterday I gave a presentation at my research group’s journal club – basically a one-hour meeting where graduate students and junior and senior researchers gather to critically appraise and discuss a research article. Once everyone settled, I began. “Today we’re going to be discussing an article investigating the contribution of the journey to school to … Continue reading
Make a dent 