Monthly Archives: May 2007

I haven’t seen Sharon, the homeless woman I befriended (see previous posts) for several weeks. She told me that she turned 65 in May, would start getting Social Security, and that she prayed the check would help her get off … Continue reading →

I celebrated Mother’s Day in a truly weird way. I bought a package of Twinkies. Not for me. For my kids. I’m a certifiable Berkeley foodie. I write about organics and sustainable agriculture, so what gives? Just the old Buddhist … Continue reading →

In the June issue of Vanity Fair, there is a gorgeous 20-page spread of the luminaries of the yoga world. Most of the teachers photographed teach at the Yoga Journal conferences, where I work: BKS Iyengar, David Life, Sharon Gannon, … Continue reading →

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, was recently feted at a White House dinner, complete with a 21-gun salute. During his welcoming remarks, President Bush said, “You helped our nation celebrate its bicentennial in 1776 … ” He then corrected himself by … Continue reading →

Yes, I know. It’s a long way until November 2008. But I’ve got a feeling, it’s going to be President Obama. I’m beginning to get the earliest whiffs of inevitability. Could it be because Oprah is going to endorse him … Continue reading →

I read Andrew Leonard’s wonderful blog today on the media contrived false competition between local vs. organic produce. Here’s what he has to say: http://www.salon.com/tech/htww/?last_story=/tech/htww/2007/05/03/slow_organic/ Bonehead headline of the day: “Eat local movement competes with organic craze.” “Let’s nip this … Continue reading →