I’ve been a nervous wreck for the last week and a half. A little over ten days ago it hit me that animation school was starting really soon – too soon, in fact. I’m not ready. Well, I don’t feel ready, anyway.

You see, despite my getting into the program on what was apparently a worthy portfolio, I’m still not confident in my abilities. I’ve never been an art student. I’ve always passionately considered it, but I never enrolled. And I’ve always been self-conscious about my drawing. (more…)

Over the last few months, we’ve had many individuals passing, from popular celebrities to our friends and family.

I just wrote to my friend who is attending a funeral today, “How wonderful that this person is beginning a new life in the wild blue yonder.” And that’s truly how I feel. (more…)

This is rapidly turning into one of the busiest summers in recent memory. Once again, I have just returned from a trip, this time to my friend’s dad’s cabin near Kamloops, BC. This time I didn’t plan it; some things, though, you can’t say no to.

Two weeks ago, I received a call from my oldest friend, Scott, inviting me and several other friends out to his dad’s lakeside cabin. Now, in the twenty-odd years I’ve known Scott, I’ve been to the cabin countless times and I was under no illusions as to what I would be getting myself into. (more…)

It’s been a fascinating time on the planet these past months – the economic crisis, changes in governments, deaths of celebrities.

It seems like so many individuals I have encountered, whether family or just acquaintances in passing, have developed a layer of fear that is threatening to overcome them.

Money, health…. How is every individual affected by what we see and hear from around the world? (more…)

A friend of mine has fallen very sick. On Monday, he was immobile and had to be taken away by ambulance to Emergency. I haven’t heard back since then, but I’ve been assured that the doctors are performing tests this week to determine the cause and extent of the problem. The trouble is it may not be worth undertaking ameliorative measures – he may have to be written off!

This week, I beg the earnest support of our YogaHub community in this difficult time. Loss is never easy to cope with, and even less so when it’s something dear. I therefore humbly beseech you, gentle reader, to share my pain and help me remember my great friend Mike – my ‘91 Toyota Tercel, the first car I ever drove. (more…)

As a body worker, this is a question that I share with my clients.

In my journey, there have been many individuals I have encountered who have amazingly overcome what many professionals deemed incurable diseases or a slow process of deterioration.

Being fully attuned to mind and body, I appreciate everything to do with health and well being for all individuals. I believe that there is reason for Eastern and Western medicines. There is a place for both to integrate and create an important balance within each individual. (more…)

Another icon left us last week.

Farrah Fawcett. The ultimate golden girl of the seventies, who made watching TV’s “Charlie’s Angels” a guilty pleasure for many people during that era.

Farrah, who somehow managed to combine girl-next-door qualities with sex symbol ones.

Who in our generation doesn’t remember Farrah, with her full luscious mane of golden-blond hair, her sunny smile, and that figure? And who – especially men – could fail to appreciate that iconic poster of Farrah in her red swimsuit? I remember walking into my cousin’s room one day and seeing the poster on his wall. My straight-laced, conservative cousin who spent most of his time with his nose in a textbook – who knew? And yet there was Farrah, taking pride of place in his room. (more…)

Last week, my car and I had a falling out. Usually, she behaves herself beautifully and we get along very well together. Not that day, though. For some reason, whenever I pressed my foot on the brakes, there was a loud jarring noise that was disconcerting, to say the least!

Finally, after a few days of this, I decided to take it in to be repaired. So off I drove to my mechanic, who checked it out, gave me the bad news (brakes, suspension…), and then gave me even worse news when he told me how much it would cost! Having no choice in the matter, I left my car in his not-so-tender hands and went home to sulk. (more…)

The compassionate deeds of Men. Yes – of men.

As I was driving the other day to an appointment, I was distracted by two cars that suddenly stopped on the opposite side of the street.

Both drivers jumped out of their cars with some sort of urgency. Being a very defensive driver myself, I immediately checked out our surroundings. Nothing. (more…)

I just blew my head off – but at least it took my cold with it!

How did that happen? Well, last week, while checking YogaHub’s website, I came across the newsletter on how immune boosters can help prevent colds and viruses during the winter months. (more…)