I write about yoga and everyday life.

Guest Rules

Guest Rules

You may know that Ben Franklin aphorism, Fish and visitors smell in 3 days. Just like this decorative sign in a friend’s bathroom, Dear friends, we’re happy to see you arrive, and we’re happy to see you depart. More funny than weird, and I get it. Then The Odyssey...
Yoga Classes

Yoga Classes

Morning Yoga Stretch, Breathe, and Flow Wednesdays and Fridays at Enliven in McCall 8:30 – 9:45 am  We begin with nourishing warm-ups down on the mat before easing into core work, lunges, sun salutations, and the stronger standing postures. We’ll then...
When We Already Belong

When We Already Belong

Dr. B was at a conference recently chatting with some faculty from other schools. It was late in the day and no one seemed ready to leave. No one was taking any initiative either to move the group along to drinks or dinner. Dr. B didn’t think this should be him...
Tree Lessons

Tree Lessons

When you think of a windfall, perhaps it’s an unexpected bonus. A tree in the forest has it very differently. A mighty wind took out these mighty trees. They were stunningly tall, old, useful still, and beautiful. The wind also did one of its jobs, which is to clean...
Why Do I Think I’m Better

Why Do I Think I’m Better

I was out in the woods rather desperate to walk and saw some of the spring trash. Since I was desperate I kept walking after feeling annoyed and judgmental, a little Well, I’m better than that. When it happened again I kept walking except I slowed down and thought,...