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Because cupcakes make me happy
These Mexican Hot Chocolate cupcakes (recipe from “Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World”) were inspired by the taco resto where we ate dinner last night. After a trio of shrimp tacos, with rice and homemade beans, we ordered a dark chocolate mini cake with a little bit of chili heat in the chocolate sauce. Heaven! So, I had to go and make my own version. As you can see, one of them didn’t last long enough to make the photo…
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Beer cap wisdom
“A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men.” ~Roald Dahl
Forget the wine…pass the beer!
Craft breweries are so much fun these days. My favs are from “Flying Monkeys“. Their specialty beers are totally amazing. “The Matador” has hints of Spanish oak and other spices. The beers are even better because the caps hide a secret message.
The rich chocolate stout flavours in “The Chocolate Manifesto” were part of my cupcake adventures on Valentine’s Day. The Apricot Almond version didn’t have any beer in them but it’s good to have the Yin to balance the Yang. 🙂
Beer and cupcakes rock!
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Making Space for Silence
There’s so much external noise, sometimes it’s hard to hear myself think. Lately, I’ve been trying to make some space.
Starting the Midday Mindfulness Meditation at the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association Conference was a step in that direction. Continue reading
Back on the train
I love the romanticism of a train ride. I get to indulge this fantasy as I travel to Toronto for my annual veterinary conference. Having access to Wifi means I can write and be inspired by the passing scenery.
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Surprise – it’s been seven years!
I’m not keeping score. Really, I’m not.
I’ve been cultivating a mediation practice for 7 years now. Wow. I only figured that out when I went to put away my 2014 meditation journal and realized I had a bunch of Moleskin notebooks already in storage.
Mindfulness Meditation at OVC
My life decisions over the last five years are taking me places I never expected to go. Introducing mindfulness meditation to the students at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is definitely one of those.
Mindfulness Meditation Retreat 2014
Before I knew it, the weekend I’d been anticipating for so long had finally arrived. I was on a plane to Chicago for the 2014 Mindfulness Meditation Retreat, organized by Michele Gaspar, to see old friends and meet some new ones.
Thanksgiving 2014
Thankful for two turkey dinners, shared with family.
Grateful for being strong and vulnerable, curious and capable.
Privileged that I have the right to complain, to vote, to be a woman.
Honoured to share my stories with you.
May you be happy, may you be peaceful, may you simply be.
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