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Love and Devotion: Without Witness

When I was a teenager, I used to spend Valentine’s Day alone.It wasn’t my favorite holiday,…
Dinner with the Fisherman’s Daughter

If I had to give the fisherman’s daughter a personality, I would say she’s laid back,…
The Fisherman’s Daughter

Picture this: It’s the day after Christmas. You and your family take a ferry to see…
On Thrown Clay and Thinned Walls

At ceramic pop-ups and studio tables, there’s a familiar habit I have: I like to run…
January Movements: Three Circuits to Meet Your Body Where It Is

Some days, movement looks like stretching in bed before your feet hit the floor. Other days,…
A Guide to Fitness in the Middle of Winter

There is no older New Year’s resolution than “I want to get fit,” “I want to…
How to Take a Candlelit Shower

A Gentle Morning Ritual When you wake up, don’t turn on any lights.Don’t look at your…
If You Are the Chip, What Is Your Caviar

It is January, the middle of winter, and the first month of the year. The new…
The World of a Quiet Woman

When I was younger, I spent a lot of time in my room. I’d read The…
A Candlelight Tea Ceremony for Reflection

Honoring the Transition From Fall to Winter For this blog post, I drew inspiration from the…