This past weekend I had the distinct privilege of participating in two different events that each clearly illustrated the amazing dynamics with respect to women, food, and their bodies. I spent Friday working with my good friend, Danna K Johnston, on her foundation’s annual benefit auction. Danna provided a lovely lunch buffet for her volunteers. Yet when she announced that …

Nothing sends me to the Dark Side faster than technology – except perhaps typos. So when I discovered that one of the issues of my ezine was published with not one, but two – count them two – typos, I immediately threw a hissy fit. Now I recognize that to the uninitiated, this behavior might seem neither well-adjusted nor enlightened. …

Spring has sprung, and Peter Cottontail brings with him Easter – the official end of the holiday season. That’s right, the “holiday season” is actually from Halloween until Easter. True, we don’t have the social obligations and lavish feasts that mark November and December, but the grocery store aisles have chocolate and candy displays from Labor Day (the beginning of …

It seems like every time I turn around I bump into a conversation about “sustainability.” Perhaps it’s just the time of year – our little neighborhood is planning its annual Earth Day Celebration. Or perhaps I’m resonating with the same issues currently facing those advocating renewable energy: in creating new, sustainable models – for business, for the environment, for weight-loss …

So how are you doing on those New Year’s resolutions?? We’re now eight weeks in to 2012… Or do you think the world is coming to an end this December and you just figure you’ll live each day like there’s no tomorrow? Did that sound a bit snarky? It was actually a trick question – I don’t believe in New …

I really hope I’m not becoming a Grinch in my “old age,” but I seem to be quoting him a lot lately. “Oh the noise, noise, noise, noise!!” And no, I’m not referring to my husband’s new tube amp currently taking center stage in our living room. I’m talking about the cacophony of cultural noise. Attached to nearly every industry …

“Give it another few weeks,” I offered, “generally by mid-February things are back to normal.” My friend was lamenting the fact that he actually had to wait for a treadmill at the gym. All those “New Year’s Resolutioners” were cramping his style. And style he does have. His clothes always fit nicely over his well-chiseled physique, an apparently obvious reflection of his …

“I have a confession,” my friend gently offered. “I signed up for Weight-Watchers.” I quickly assured her that there is nothing inherently wrong with following any type of structured diet and exercise program – including Weight-Watchers. My previous comments – which led to her confession – were simply a way to illustrate the ever growing and dysfunctional cultural dynamic regarding …

“I am so sorry I won’t be able to make our date today. Something unexpected came up and I’m against a deadline. Can I please make it up to you tomorrow?” Suddenly, the tightness in my chest released and the tingling in my shoulders dissipated. My body had said, “Ok.” And I kept that promise. I got up early and …

“Have you seen all those signs around town?” my friend asked. “The ones that show all those hip, cool people and say ‘I’m a Mormon.’ What’s up with that?” “I can’t say for sure,” I answered. “But I would guess that it’s because Mitt Romney is Mormon, and his supporters don’t want that to be an issue in his presidential …