St. Patrick's Day

If a man who cannot count finds a four-leaf clover, is he lucky?

~Stanislaw J. Lec

Have a good one- be safe.

Cluster Fuck

The past nine days have been a hellish ride ending in my doctors office. My problem, the mother of all headaches, specifically a cluster headache. I'm finally on the way out of hades. I have a few suggestions for anyone who may be suffering from a chronic headache. Number one, go see your doctor, do not fuck around. You need to rule out some serious medical possibilities(which are probably not the issue) and you need to get your blood pressure checked. This has to get done, that's number one. While making an appointment with your practitioner I have a few holistic suggestions which may bring relief. Make an appointment with a cranial sacral massage therapist. If this is not possible in your area try acupuncture. The blood vessels in the brain are constricted. Specifically with migraines this is a nasty cycle which needs to be broken and both types of intervention can help ease the discomfort. I would also Neti, it has a cooling and soothing effect on the brain by drawing out excessive heat, and is therefore beneficial for headaches, migraine, and general mental tension. There are also some yoga poses which are a comfort. Most positions that puts the head below the level of the heart are likely to trigger or accelerate the level of discomfort, with the exception of Viparita Karani (Legs-up-the-Wall Pose) With that in mind, if you have had a recent headache or feel the start of a new one, I recommend a restorative practice. Eliminate any poses where the head is below the heart, Breath work, or pranayama, which emphasizes a full diaphragmatic inhalation and exhalation pattern, will also help to establish and maintain a relaxed mind and body which will work on the constricted blood vessels. Avoid triggers such as caffeine, alcohol and nicotine and drink lots of water. Dehydration is a major factor in causing headaches and migraines, so water is a healing form of medicine when the dragon roars like thunder in your head. Last, get as much rest as you can. You need it, so go to bed until the tidal wave subsides.

Be well and good health.

Dr. Seuss.

Happy Birthday ! A fellow Pisces and I presume a dam nice guy, Theodor Seuss Geisel was truly one of a kind. His books and cartoons are still completely fun and freaky, and delight at any age.

I read him when I was learning to read and again the day I graduated from college. All the children in my life have shared Dr. Seuss with me, either by my reading to them, or they to me. An originator in feel good memories and bonding moments. An interesting and inspirational character, his first book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, was rejected 27 times before it was finally published.

I like this man, he's real and when you dig a little deeper you see he's quite real. Lots of mishaps, mistakes and wrong turns but also a brilliant mind, heralding a new generation of thinkers, readers and visionaries.

freakishly fun and good for all ages. Your great Dr. Seuss,!

Happy 105th

In like a lion

"March is a tomboy with tousled hair,

a mischievous smile,

mud on her shoes

and a laugh in her voice."

Hal Borland

Yoga Music Mix

Wanting to spruce up my music mix for yoga class I accidentally irretrievably deleted my class off the ipod. Opps! I've wanted to add some new music and delete some stuff that just isn't working any longer. Well, no better time than the present. My classes have evolved into a late evening, after work, yin style class. Inspiration, ease and relaxation are where its at these days. That said I'm gonna show you mine, now you show me yours!

Ma Durga, Krishna Das Krishna

Deep South, Layo Paskin & Matthew Bushwacka, Shakti Rhythms World

Teardrop, Massive Attack Mezzanine

Inaudible Melodies, Jack Johnson, Brushfire Fairytales

Trouble, Ray LaMontagne, Trouble

A Moment To Myself, Macy Gray, On How Life Is

It's Great When We're Together, Finley Quaye, Maverick a Strike

When It's Good, Ben Harper Diamonds, On the Inside

Soul Food, Leela James, A Change Is Gonna Come

Feeling Good, Nina Simone, Nina Simone

Love Is My Religion, Ziggy Marley, Love Is My Religion

Corrina, Corrina, Bob Dylan, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

Bhajelo-Ji Hanuman, Krishna Das Krishna Das: Greatest Hits Of The Kali Yuga New Age

Jai Bhagwan and happy Friday to all!

Happy New Year

February 9, 2009 is Tu B'Shevat, a "New Year for Trees." This is the season in which the earliest-blooming trees in the land of Israel emerge from their winter sleep and begin a new fruit-bearing cycle. There are few customs or observances related to this holiday. One custom is to eat a new fruit on this day. Dried fruits and nuts, especially figs, dates, raisins, carob, and almonds are quite popular. Some people plant trees and many children involve themselves in arbor projects.

This is the perfect day to unabashedly go out and hug your favorite tree. Oh go ahead, I bet you'll get a hug back.

Peace to all,

Miss. S

A Poem for Brigid

Body Language
Said my feet, "hey, lets go dancin"."

Said my tongue, "Let's have a snack."

Said my brain, "Let's read a good book."

Said my eyes,"Let's take a nap."

Said my legs, "Let's just go walkin'."

Said my back, "Let's take a ride."

Said my seat, ""Well, I'll just sit right here,

"Till all of you decide.

Shell Silverstein

Something for Brigit, to help keep us warm till the flowers bloom.