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Monday, August 8th, 2011
Home is Where Your Story Begins
Dear Family & Friends,
It has been quite some time since my last blog post. Years actually. This blog began way back when I moved to Delaware. It served as a way for Stacey and I — as well as close family and friends to keep in touch. Stace and I found ourselves unable to […]
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Sunday, September 21st, 2008
Bikram Training Week 1: Yoga, The Great Equalizer
Hola Amigos y Familia de Acapulco,
**In tribute to Stace and my traditon of theme songs for summer running training at the track..
Theme Song Week 1: Wilson Phillips, “Hold On for One More Day”
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This is a picture from my balcony, it is starting to rain right now, usually breathtaking at sunset.
I arrived here last Sunday […]
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Thursday, August 28th, 2008
Is Jon Stewart the Most Trusted Man in America?
Check out this interesting New York Times article acknowledging that The Daily Show is a “genuine cultural and political force.”
A few choice quotes from the article:
- “The Daily Show” resonates not only because it is wickedly funny but also because its keen sense of the absurd is perfectly attuned to an era in which […]
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Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
Chocolate for Breakfast! Laura’s (Vegan) Birthday Muffins
I swear these are muffins and not cupcakes! I based these Chocolate Raspberry Muffins on this recipe from Hannah Kaminsky’s Bittersweet blog. I used coconut oil instead of vegetable oil and I doubled the raspberries since I couldn’t find fresh currants.
Happy Birthday Laura!
2 Comments » - Posted in Healthy Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan Recipes, Family & Friends by stephy
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Essential Nutrients for Vegans & Veggies
I had no idea what I was missing, but now I do. Vitamin B12. Check out these informative references for other essential nutrients you may be missing in your animal-product-free diet:
http://vitamins-minerals.suite101.com/article.cfm/vitamins_that_vegans_need
http://www.goveg.com/optimal_vegan_nutrition.asp
No Comments » - Posted in Vegetarian/Vegan Recipes, Body & Mind are One by stephy
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
The Olympian and the Bikram Student
Despite great performances in 2004, Raj Bhavsar was passed over to compete in Athens. He did some soul searching and found a pathway to a new sense of purpose through yoga. He also helped USA Men’s gymnastics win Bronze yesterday.
Check it out:
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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
John Mayer, Talk Nerdy to Me
I had the opportunity to see John Mayer for the first time with several seasoned veterans in July. The whole day was a blast; fun in the rented van, champagne and brewskis, umbrellas and ponchos, and lots of singing, dancing, silly happiness.
John’s encore song was a cover of Tom Petty ‘Free Fallin’ and it […]
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Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
Athletes Going Vegan..
Here is a very interesting article on how successful professional athletes are seeing improved health, energy, and possibly even performance from vegan/vegetarian diets:
“Who says you have to eat meat to be a successful athlete?”
By Jonah Keri for ESPN Page 2
* J.A Thanks for sending
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Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
Eating Out: Ordering Vegan
I have had the pleasure of eating out lately and I have been pleasantly surprised by the vegan/vegetarian options available on local menus. It is so nice to have more than one option and/or entrees that you don’t have to caveat with multiple exceptions.
Clyde’s at Willow Creek Farm:
This was called the “Bowl of Spring”. […]
No Comments » - Posted in Vegetarian/Vegan Recipes by stephy
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
Buy Fresh, Buy Local
- I like fresh veggies
- I am into organic stuff
- I like to support my community–local farmer’s/business
- I care about the environment –even a little bit
If you agree with any of the above then check out the Piedmont Environmental Council’s new site Buy Fresh, Buy Local. At this site you can search by county […]
No Comments » - Posted in Vegetarian/Vegan Recipes, Being Green by stephy
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
Sunshine in a Muffin
And so the muffin addiction continues…. but first a funny story. I was talking to my buddy Kelly about our upcoming beach trip and going through all of the things I planned on making and bringing.. first on the list was muffins! Kelly was super excited and enthusiastic until I had to interrupt her to […]
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Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
Improv at the Refrigerator: Cabbage Wraps
Recipes are fun and all but I find it exciting to see what I can come up with on my own. This can be risky business but sometimes it works out splendidly, like it did with these cabbage wraps with broccoli and mushrooms. I had left over cabbage, broccoli and mushrooms from the week’s […]
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Monday, May 5th, 2008
Potentially Beautiful Posture..Standing Bow
Mine is pretty sloppy here. I will try better tonight. Check out Frankie’s determined facial expression. Cool picture.
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Monday, May 5th, 2008
Yoga Posture Clinic with Jason Wynn
These pictures were taken during the posture clinic with Jason Wynn from a ways back–I have never had such a good back stretch! I hope you can view–pictures are pretty blurry.
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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
Happiness is a Summer Garden: Tomatoes Simple & Sweet
Summer is on it’s way and it makes me so happy inside I feel like someone is tickling me. I got this idea from ED&V and indulged my craving immediately.
I chose these small hydroponic tomatoes, cut in half, inserted garlic into the tomato juices and roasted with sea salt, pepper, oregano. DELICIOUS and SO EASY! […]