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STONE-FACED with determination, Margot Luftig was trying hard not to fall. She was standing on a foam cushion with her left knee raised about four inches, attempting to stabilize herself on the right leg, which was sinking into the squishy surface of the thick pad. “Come on, Margot!” urged her personal trainer, Robert Morea, who was [...]
Husbands…who would’ve thought that I would, albeit somewhat paranoid and begrudgingly, go away for a long weekend with my intense, unpredictable, high powered, always traveling, extremely accomplished, president of his law firm, constantly distracted, overtired and exhausted husband…and have a fantastic time? Not me, for one. Well, let me tell you, if your marriage needs [...]
A delicious fruit historically associated with love and sensuality? Sounds like a perfect package to me! In fact, pomegranates appear to be good for more than your sex life. Research over the past decade suggests that pomegranate juice contains 2-3 times the antioxidant load of red wine or green tea, elevating the pomegranate to superhero [...]
POMEGRANATE AND DRIED FIG RELISH (adapted from www.epicurious.com ) 2/3 cup pomegranate seeds ¼ cup diced dried Calimyrna figs 1 teaspoon chipped fresh mint 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses 3 teaspoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly crushed Mix all ingredients together in small bowl. Serve with lamb, chicken or fish. [...]
COPING WITH LOSS The loss of any close friend can be devastating, and pets can be among our closest companions. A pet frequently provides unconditional love, emotional security, and loyalty. Routine activities with an animal companion often provide structure, fun, relaxation, and social contact in our daily lives. The death of a cherished pet can [...]
Lena Piskorowski 28 years old Shelby Township, MI resident Owner, personal styling company, DRESS I liken ‘my path’ to a quote from Steve Job’s Stanford University commencement speech: “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards.” To know what you are truly best at, you must stop and think [...]
Have you ever been stood up, left hanging, left waiting and wondering? No call, no apology, no explanation or accountability – nothing at all. What kind of person stands on top of another, and why? How does this seemingly selfish and self-centered behavior make you feel? How do you reconcile your feelings of intense disappointment [...]
Please join me for Bhatki Vinyasa (all levels welcome) Yoga every Wednesday 5:45 – 6:45 pm at Karma Yoga Bloomfield Michigan Corner of Maple and Lahser – next to Plum Market! You will SWEAT so be sure to bring a towel and water! I will also be teaching Detox Vinyasa this Saturday morning September 25th, [...]
The HAVEN Garden Project, the MYFC’s first official initiative, made it in the news recently: http://www.dailytribune.com/articles/2010/08/26/news/srv0000009191749.txt Fresh produce for HAVEN By Jeanne Towar for the Daily Tribune The name of Allison Stuart Kaplan’s company, Ask in Your Face, is your first clue that this is a woman with strong opinions who gets things done. Kaplan was [...]
This month Levi’s introduces their new denim line, Curve ID and it is going to make a lot of women happy! The quest of finding a pair of jeans that you love is difficult. For many, once that favorite pair is found, you wear them to death, until the rips can no longer pass as [...]
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