It seems to get more and more complicated to go through airport security. Before a recent flight as I was going through the security checkpoint, as well as removing my shoes, jacket, metal objects from pockets and remembering to unpacked my properly bagged liquids, I also had to take my laptop out of its bag Read More… »
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» Artistic Yoga Photographic Prints and Posters
Artistic Yoga Photographic Prints and Posters Recently I came across a few artistic photographic prints and posters that I absolutely love. The photographer, Gosia Janik, is also a yoga practitioner, and she’s captured the form of these yoga asanas (yoga poses, postures) in unique and imaginative ways. Janik’s photographs have an almost old-fashioned, sepia toned Read More… »
» Doctor Who Fans Can Find Great Posters and T-Shirts
I admit it — I’m a huge Doctor Who fan! My husband and I “discovered” this brilliant, quirky British sci fi television series a few months ago, and we’ve been watching the “new” series (from 2005 onward) whenever we get a spare hour or two*. We’re among thousands (hundreds of thousands?) of fans, and Read More… »
» Yoga Poses to Help Detox the Body
When I mention to my yoga students that the practice of yoga poses can help detox the body, I’m sometimes met with skepticism. This idea sounds a little too “new age-y” to some of my students. But the explanation is very down-to-earth. The practice of yoga poses, certain categories of poses in particular, assists the Read More… »
» iPhone Skins With Nature Images from National Geographic
Are you looking for a way to customize your iPhone and protect it from everyday wear-and-tear? Do you like nature images? GelaSkins, maker of skins for portable devices such as iPhones has collaborated with National Geographic to bring you delightful skins with stunning nature photographs. Skins are thin but tough vinyl decals that protect your Read More… »
» Magical Fireflies on a Warm Summer Evening
This summer has been good for seeing fireflies in our yard, and out in the fields nearby. I’m a little surprised, because it’s been a very dry summer, and I know that they like moisture. Perhaps they’re finding enough moisture in the grass on our lawn. I’ve found a couple of fireflies inside — one Read More… »
» American Robin — Activity Page
My American Robin Fun Page is meant to be a companion page to any of the excellent American Robin Facts pages online (or offline !). I’ve included: American Robin songs and calls American Robin coloring pages and a maze. YouTube videos of robins. A couple of music videos (i.e. “Rockin’ Robin”, sung by Michael Jackson) Read More… »
» Resources for Common Backyard Birds Coloring Pages
There are many online sites that offer free coloring pages, including those of birds. I’ve pulled together links to coloring pages of some of the common backyard birds where I live in SE Michigan in Backyard Birds Coloring Pages. The common backyard bird coloring pages I link to include: American Robin American Goldfinch Northern Cardinal Read More… »
» Birding by Ear — Identifying Birds by Their Songs and Calls
I love listening to wild birds, whether I’m out on a hike, or just hearing them in our neighborhood. Birding by ear is an enjoyable way to learn more about birds. Birders (bird watchers) learn bird songs and calls as one of their tools to identify birds in the field. Often hearing a bird is Read More… »
» Yoga Can Help Ease Arthritis Pain
As a yoga teacher, I’ve had experience helping many people with various physical problems, including arthritis. Most of my yoga students with arthritis have found that their joints are more mobile, and they have less pain in general when they regularly practice yoga poses that are appropriate for their experience and fitness level. These yoga Read More… »