Happy Birthday, Theo!!

Hi %FIRSTNAME%,My little boy, Thelonious Coltrane (Theo) turned a year old today. Weighing in at a whopping 8 pounds and standing 6 1/2 inches high from paw to shoulder, he owns my heart. He may live in a small package, but his personality is huge. He loves to snuggle, ride in the car, play with ... Read More

In the Spirit of Dr. King

Hi %FIRSTNAME%,It's hard watching the hard work of Dr. King and his fellow Civil Rights warriors fall to pieces before our eyes. But, here we are. I honestly don't know what to write to you this week without confirming what you already know, even if you're only casually paying attention to the ne... Read More

Yoga More Than Ever

Hi %FIRSTNAME%,This time last year I was still in India. I was warm, with great friends and surrounded by the gods. It was wonderful! Obviously, I knew the results of the election but I did not know how bad things would already be just shy of one year since this administration took over. Many of ... Read More

Time Warp

Hi %FIRSTNAME%,Ah yes, the week leading up to the New Year. This we don't quite know what day it is. We wear only our soft clothes. We binge television series by the season. We eat junk food morning, day and night. This is the time to be a bit childlike. Even if you work through the season, the p... Read More

What is a Nakshatra?

Hi %FIRSTNAME%,As I looked up at the beautiful moon this weekend, it reminded me of one of the tasks we were asked to complete before our trip to India late last December. The task was to find out our Nakshatra. At the Chidambaram Temple, the rituals are carried out by the Dikshitars—hereditary p... Read More

Kindness, Forgiveness and Curiosity

Hi %FIRSTNAME%,This weekend, I unplugged from social media and the news. It was quite rejuvenating! One of the things that I did, was watch Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. He is best know for Pan's Labyrinth and the Shape of Water. This is not a horror movie, instead it is a period drama. The ... Read More

Community as Sanctuary

Hi %FIRSTNAME%,Chances are that you or someone that you know is adversely affected by the shutdown of the federal government. Perhaps you know, or are, a federal worker or contractor. Perhaps you receive services. Or maybe you're a traveler hit with a delayed flight. Or maybe you want to visit a ... Read More

Am I a Gossip?

It's been a wild ride here in the DMV: sonic booms, toxic smoke and the indictment of a former neighbor! Well, enough gossip.... If you had the pleasure of attending a Pride event this weekend, I hope that you stayed safe and had fun. Please check out the "Matter of Pride" class in the store. It... Read More

Love Wins

Hello! I hope that this message finds you well and safe. We had a scary moment in the DC area today. There was a sonic boom from fighter jets! There was a literal BOOM that shook homes throughout the area and caused a chorus of "did you hear that?" from Ring camera users everywhere. Moving on! H... Read More

Simply the Best

The Shakti is the power of the Divine and the fullness of femininity's softness and fierceness. This was exemplified by Anna Mae Bullock doing business as Tina Turner. With the ascension of Tina's soul, comes power. The power to be who you truly are and live your life fully and unapologetically. ... Read More