Meditation has been proven to help focus, reduce anxiety and increase energy. It takes many forms; not just sitting in lotus position, chanting OM. My meditation has many forms- from coloring, and journaling, to knotting malas and doing Reiki. May is “mental health month”, and as it’s on its final day, I thought I would share how creating with fiber […]
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Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again
It’s done and over and was a much shorter stay at the hospital- sadly less grilled cheese sandwiches for me…
Continue readingPlyAway- An Infusion of Creative Energy
Each year, in Kansas City, a worldwide gathering of spinners happens (often in the lobby of the hotel) that sparks the soul.
Continue readingSurgery 2 and a Dance with Recovery.. The End of this Chapter is in Sight!
So here we are, almost 4 weeks post surgery, and things are going amazingly well- especially compared to the last time.
Continue readingThankful, and a Chat with Knit Collage
This week I got a chance to chat with the lovely Amy Small, of the awesome yarn company, Knit Collage, on her Podcast.
Continue readingRosh HaShanna Thoughts on Turning 42, After Barely Making it Past 41…
Tomorrow I turn 42, and it’s also the Jewish New Year. A cycle completing, one year ending, another beginning. A friend asked last week, if I had a good year? My first thought was, HOW is that even a question?! until I thought a bit more….
Continue readingCommunity, aka Our Tribe
My friend, Amy King, posted yesterday about Community. Our community. THIS community. A Tribe of OUR PEOPLE!!
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Not Dead Yet; Or, Ode to Hospital Food
I know it’s been quiet over here from the Jazzturtle camp. It’s been a crazy couple months, and I have had quite a roller coaster ride! On Oct 5th, early in the morning my husband took me to Duke Hospital Emergency Room, because I had extreme abdominal pain. After spending the night in the ER, and having many tests, I […]
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