by Laura | Aug 13, 2011 | Life
Mahatma Gandhi said , “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Today I say, “Be the change you wish to see in yourself.” The world is an angry and scary place. But it is also beautiful and kind. Happiness is the place where good can...
by Laura | Aug 9, 2011 | Home, Life
I love this house. So quaint and quiet. And complete with a black cat. I could live there… I dream of the day when my bed no longer occupies the floor of a rented apartment. Where the walls are mine to paint freely or knock down, already have beautiful art...
by Laura | Aug 4, 2011 | Life
When I lived in Southern California I sort of just drove every where in a (sometimes angry) rush. Since moving to Walnut Creek and abandoning my vehicle I’ve had a little bit more time to stop and smell the roses or at least acknowledge that they’re...
by Laura | Aug 1, 2011 | Life
Phew. What a day! I’m still battling this stupid summer cold and really wasn’t looking forward to today. I rested all weekend but still wasn’t feeling much better and I guess all the pressure of having to leave my apartment got to me because I had a...
by Laura | Jul 19, 2011 | Life
I don’t like packing. Actually I despise it. The idea of planning a week’s worth of wardrobe and cramming it into a a suitcase but making sure not to exceed 50 lbs frightens me. I never get it right. Most of the time I end up with way too much stuff and...
by Laura | Jul 18, 2011 | Cultivate Your Wellness, Life
I think it was the 4th of July. Actually it was the 16th of July but we did have Chicago. . . or at least a band posing as Chicago. And a good time was had by all! The beautiful town of Clayton hosts a Concert in the Park series every other Saturday during the summer...