I’m sure you’ve noticed the cooler temperatures creeping up on us here in Vermont, especially in the mornings. We’re looking for our long sleeves as Fall seems to be quickly approaching. We are at the end of Summer, our children have mostly returned to school, and we’re looking forward to the next season. Change is […]

We recently had to euthanize our fifteen-year-old cat, Sophie. If any of you have had to do this, I’m sure it remains vivid in your memory. It was a sad experience for us, but I’m so grateful that we had this option to not prolong her suffering. We could do this locally in Montpelier without

There’s nothing like walking around town during leaf peeper season in Vermont. I had space for lunch today in Montpelier and time for a short walk. When getting off one of those big buses to see some colorful trees, all it takes is a smile for the out-of-towners to feel welcome by the others of

It seems wise to prepare for the season ahead. That may mean financially preparing for your high schooler’s potential college time, gradually cleaning up your office for your approaching retirement, stacking your wood, and making other preparations for the Winter season in a few months. We can do the same for our skin. Though it’s

As I’m sitting on the back deck this sunny Spring morning, it’s warm with a slight breeze, the birds are chirping, and I’m sipping on a comforting cup of coffee; it is such a relaxing and blissful feeling. I feel grateful to have the experience of the moment where nothing else has my attention but

I can remember feeling so grown up sitting in the sauna with my grandfather, somehow displaying my strength because I was sweating generously and remaining calm. We would rinse off after maybe twenty minutes and then take a short swim in the cool water of the adjacent pool in their Florida condominium where my grandparents

Have you noticed recently that you feel better when it’s a clear, sunny day? I’m not necessarily referring to your back pain going away when the clouds move (though this may also happen) but rather your mood being lighter and feeling happier in general. In my time as a practitioner, I’ve heard this many times

As I’m writing this, we’re having a steady snowfall that has already required one round of shoveling my driveway. I have a snowblower but it happens to be a Sunday and there’s no rush to clear the snow. I’ve also made a resolution to myself to take any opportunity to put the attention into my