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Project Terrarium

March 19, 2012 13:36

Here in Georgia, March means (in no particular order): daffodils, my birthday, a new tennis season, St. Patrick’s Day, mild weather perfectly suited to patio dining with Dave and the FatDog, more daylight in the evening and garden centers ...Here in Georgia, March means (in no particular order):...

Board Giving: Redefining “Give or Get”

February 22, 2012 13:25

Being a part of a non-profit board can be an extremely rewarding experience. Serving on a board can also be a great professional development tool for young professionals or those seeking to change career paths. But the money factor ...Being a part of a non-profit board can be an extremely rewarding...

One Pot Meal: Springtime Paella

February 20, 2012 17:00

A couple weeks ago, I wrote about my new Dutch oven and the ensuing excitement surrounding this lovely, shiny red pot that now lives in my kitchen. Since then, our fridge decided to stop working, then start again, leaving ...A couple weeks ago, I wrote about my new Dutch oven and the ensuing...

Dutch Oven Delight

February 07, 2012 14:00

For years, I have heard friends and food bloggers raving about their Dutch ovens – how great they are for browning meat, how perfectly they caramelize onions, and how they can – gasp! – go straight from the stovetop ...For years, I have heard friends and food bloggers raving about their Dutch ovens...

SF-Om: San Francisco Airport Opens Yoga Room

February 03, 2012 16:39

Take heart, weary travelers: If you’re passing through San Francisco and need a rest from the hustle and noise of the airport, look no further than SFO’s new yoga room.  The quiet, dimly lit studio officially opened last week ...Take heart, weary travelers: If you’re passing...

The Politicization of Women’s Health

February 02, 2012 06:02

Earlier this week, the Susan G. Komen Foundation announced that it was discontinuing funding to Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screenings. For an organization that ostensibly cares so much about the lives of women, this decision seems to indicate ...Earlier this week, the Susan G. Komen...

21-Day Challenge II, Week 3

January 30, 2012 02:09

Though it seems like it was not so long ago that I began my first 21-day yoga challenge with Yoga Journal’s DVD set, my second one has already come to an end. I’ve certainly challenged myself in different ways ...Though it seems like it was not so long ago that I began my first 21-day yoga...

21-Day Challenge II, Week 2

January 24, 2012 02:23

It’s hard to believe that I’m already at the end of my second week of Yoga Journal’s online 21-day challenge, and of my additional vegetarian challenge. That also means it’s been five weeks since I undertook the initial DVD ...It’s hard to believe that I’m already at the end of my second week of...

Transferring Law Schools: FAQs

January 20, 2012 03:41

During the last several months, I’ve seen many of the same search terms about transferring law schools pop up over and over on my site’s stats. It occurred to me that it might be helpful to provide a central ...During the last several months, I’ve seen many of the same search terms about...

21-Day Challenge II, Week 1

January 16, 2012 18:53

If you’ve been reading, you know that I recently completed Yoga Journal’s 21-Day Challenge DVD set. Overall, it was a really enjoyable experience. Even though I didn’t like some of the practices, it got me into a regular routine ...If you’ve been reading, you know that I recently completed Yoga...