by Karen Creamer | Feb 4, 2019 | Clarity, Comfort, Connection, Functional Health, health, local fun, Metaphysical healing, Spiritual Practice, yoga
I used to be very active. Even though the closest studio was a bit of a hike for me to get to, I went to yoga several times a week. It wasn’t always an easy class, either, but I went.
Practicing yoga is one of my favorite ways to exercise, but somehow, I got a way from it. A series of small things occurred, not the least of which was my favorite yoga teacher (Kristen! I miss you!) moved several states away. And the less I exercised, the more I ate.
The more I ate, the smaller my yoga clothes got.
And the smaller my yoga clothes got, the less I wanted to go to yoga. Keep reading
by Karen Creamer | Feb 2, 2019 | (it's all about the) food, Book Reviews, books, Connection
by Karen Creamer | Jan 29, 2019 | (it's all about the) food, Book Reviews, books, Comfort, Connection
Kitchen Yarns: Notes on Life, Love, and Food by Ann Hood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. The only thing that prevents me from giving it 5 stars is this: There is some repetition among the chapters/stories. I believe it’s because they were originally essays published elsewhere and then brought together into this one book. That’s fine, but I kept having to stop and think, “Didn’t I read this already…?” before I made that connection. Anyway, a lovely book. Great recipes, some of which reminded me of my own Italian Nana’s. Keep reading
by Karen Creamer | Dec 30, 2018 | Clarity, Connection
I’ve talked about the spiritual practice of My One Word every year for many years, and this year is no different. Usually I am writing about it (it’s even in my most recent book, Honor Your Health, Chapter 19!) but this year I tried something different. I gave talks and workshops about it. I have challenged others to engage in this powerful process for themselves.
Often a word shows up to the party long after I have already ‘chosen’ my word. For 2019, a mere two days away, I had my word all picked out, and now it’s not that. This is actually the second time this happened this year! My list of contenders included: Keep reading
by Karen Creamer | Nov 28, 2018 | Book Reviews, Clarity, Connection
I was so excited when I found out Seth Godin had a new book out!
I like to test drive books before I buy them (when possible) by getting them from the library.
As I was reading and starting my 8th page of notes on the book in my journal, I realized that this was a book I needed to buy.
Duh.
Seth Godin’s writing makes you think about your own life and examine your feelings about what you are–and are not–doing. He has a way of asking questions that cuts right through to get to the truth. This book has come along at the perfect time for me, as the really great books so often do. I have been re-evaluating all of my activities and this met me at exactly the place on this journey where I needed it. Keep reading
by Karen Creamer | Nov 23, 2018 | (it's all about the) food, baking, Book Reviews, books, Comfort, Connection, no fear, recipes, Spiritual Practice
I love bread.
Not just eating it! I love making it, too.
I started making bread over twenty years ago. I made all kinds of bread. For years I believed that there was only one way to make a yeast bread, and that way included quite a bit of kneading. Not my favorite thing. During one of those lengthy kneading sessions, I even made up a new word to describe it: tediosity
And then, around 2007 or so, I discovered Zoe Francois (with coauthor Jeff Hertzberg) and her new approach to making bread. I bought the book, Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day (note: there is now a newer version of this). All you need is yeast, water, flour, and salt. Keep reading
Karen Creamer
