Category: Life

A Weekend in Inverness

Our weekend in the Scottish Highlands: Inverness, Loch Ness, Glen Affric, and Aviemore. Our first week in Scotland has been a total blur. But we’re here, alive, and well — though a bit disoriented and jet lagged. The cats, however, seem to be adjusting quite nicely to their new home. I’m already back to work,

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Is Being Vegan the New Rebel?

Break out your vegan leather jacket and ditch the cigarettes.  We live in an age where “nothing matters” and everyone is blasé about pretty much everything. If somebody gets excited about something, it lasts about 20 minutes before they’re on to the next ‘big thing’ in this era of instant gratification. But the thing is,

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Roadtripping Adventures: A Weekend in Petoskey, Michigan

How I spent a weekend in Petoskey — including, what to do and where to eat for amazing plant-based options! It’s been a while since I’ve taken a road trip. I’m usually driving with somebody to my destination, rather than driving up to meet loved ones. But this past weekend I drove to Petoskey, Michigan

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Supporting Your Heart Chakra

This is the fourth post in my Chakra Series. To find the other posts, click here. What Is the Heart Chakra? Mantra: I am love. I am joy. I am compassionate. I am open. Sanskrit name: Anahata; unstruck Element: Air Color: Green The fourth chakra, or Heart Chakra, is located in the center of the chest, just above heart.

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Supporting Your Solar Plexus

This post is the third in my Chakra Series, detailing how to support your Solar Plexus. To find the other chakra posts, click here. What Is the Solar Plexus? Mantra: I am worthy. I am strong. I am powerful. I am confident. Sanskrit name: Manipura; lustrous gem Element: Fire Color: Yellow/Gold The third chakra, or Solar Plexus, is located in

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