In – Dependent: The Freedoms and Responsibilities of Independency
Less than a week ago my Country, Trinidad and Tobago, celebrated 49 years of Independence as a nation, yet even as we celebrated our Independence we were in the midst of a State of Emergency. As I understand it, a State of Emergency removes the rights of the citizens...
He’s in love with you, not a centerfold.
Dear Phyllis: I'm a female who grew up in the 60s and 70s, reading the Playboy Magazines that my older brother subscribed to. As a consequence, I could never help comparing myself negatively to the centerfold models. In my mind, I was always too thin or too fat --...
Why should Large and Lovelies Pay More???
Dear Phyllis: Why is it that plus size clothes cost more than the size just below it? I know there is extra material involved -- but 4 or 5 dollars worth? Why can't all the prices just even out to absorb that extra 1/16 yard? ~Barbara F. Phyllis: Personally I agree....
What does a culinay nutritionist eat when she visits the beach?
For many years I associated travel destinations with the food I'd eat when I arrived. I grew up in Buffalo, New York and whenever I flew home for a visit with friends and family, I'd go straight to Duff's or the Anchor Bar for chicken wings. Chicken wings came BEFORE...
Thinking Of My Body As My Prized Vehicle Helps Me Stay In Shape
If you’ve been reading my blog you know that a little over three months ago I took an unplanned tumble. Since then I’ve tangibly seen the value of viewing my body as “something I have” rather than “who I am.” I’ve contemplated this question before, but the accident...
An Innocent Pakistani-Born Woman … Racism, Post 9/11
First of all thank you Vicki and Carol for having me on your show. Post 9/11, racism has come back into my life. It is unfortunate that such a terrible event which touched the entire world would now create a new surge in racism and mis-understanding of the unknown....
#WIMG co-hosts Jess + Diane meet in person LIVE this Friday, Sept. 2!
Much giggling and probably a little crying will ensue, but thanks to the founder of elephant journal Waylon Lewis and the journal’s editor Bob Weisenberg, this beautiful, joyful ship of a show will be steered in a way that is somewhat sturdy, if not totally structured.
John Friend on the economics of teaching Yoga. Part I: “Supply and Demand”
This post was first featured on Elephant Journal and Where is My Guru. “As the demand increased, I increased classes. But I didn’t increase classes until I had demand.” ~ John Friend John Friend, Anusara yoga’s Titan, held down three to four yoga classes a day at...
Is It Really Only Money That Makes Us Work Harder?
Since I hit my mid 60s, “AHA Thoughts” have dawned on me, out of nowhere. This one popped up when I was making out my goals re adding to my assets as I age. In a former post, I mentioned that we made up “money” – so we wouldn’t have to bring something we made to...