All of my turning-40 friends seem to have adopted a perverse need to run a marathon. I enjoyed today's New York Times article on walk-run training. I think IF I were to suddenly have the need to prove myself in a race, then this is the sort of training I could sign up for. There are several elements of this style that I ... Read More »

Costco on Memorial Day weekend is crazy! I love the store, but did feel a little guilty about some of the purchases. We're hosting a small birthday party (just 8 people) for a friend tonight, then pitching in for a big Memorial Day block party over the weekend.  For the family, I buy only organic vegetables and meat, ... Read More »

Pattabhi Jois, the internationally renowned Yoga Guru and Director of Ashtanga Yoga Institute, Gokulam in Mysore, passed away on May 18. He was 93-years-old and travelled and taught into his 90’s. He is credited with transmitting the ancient practice of Ashtanga yoga to the west—having been ... Read More »