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Summer Solstice & The Facts of Life

Instructions for living a life.  

Pay attention.  Be astonished.

Tell about it.

~~ Mary Oliver

Greetings to all my precious people!!

The Summer Solstice officially arrived on Thursday June 20 at 4:50 pm EDT, with a reminder to celebrate the nourishing light of the Sun that sparks within each of us.  I had the privilege of walking along the Connecticut shoreline as the first glimpses of sunlight streamed into the sky.  Most of my early morning was spent in quiet reflection, listening to the birds sing as the waves gently arrived on the sandy beach.  My rescue dog Amber exhibited Solstice exuberance, leaping, frolicking, and rolling in the clover-filled grass.  The yang energy of movement and heart-centered joy filled the day.  How did you celebrate the “longest day of the year”?  continue reading »

Zucchini Lasagna Rolls with Smoked Mozzarella Recipe

This healthy riff on lasagna rolls uses strips of zucchini instead of lasagna noodles for a vegetable-packed dinner that’s fun for the whole family. This is a great recipe for kids to help make—let them get their hands dirty rolling the zucchini ribbons with the cheesy filling.  continue reading »

No Cook Black Bean Salad Recipe

The dressing for this vegan black bean salad gets its creaminess from blended avocado. Any mix of salad greens will work well, but try arugula if you want to give this hearty salad a peppery kick.  continue reading »

Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp Recipe

Cut some carbs and use spiralized zucchini in place of noodles in this zesty pesto pasta dish recipe. Top with Cajun-seasoned shrimp to complete this quick and easy dinner.  continue reading »

Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe

We’ve taken the key ingredients of the popular Caprese salad—tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil—and piled them into portobello mushroom caps to make a delicious and satisfying vegetarian main dish.  continue reading »

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