Taking advantage of some family time

My two favorite snugglers were all too happy to give my unshowered hair a boost today. Quality time with the lovelies after all this: priceless

Appreciation

I know it's annoying to sit online for gas for hours... Did it yesterday. I know it sucks to have no heat and hot water... Typing this wrapped in blankets. I know having no power sucks and we expect no power for at least another week maybe two.

I get it.

But to the man who pounded on my window almost breaking it on line for gas, the woman who cursed out the fro yo shop owner because an outlet died in the storm (although he graciously let us all charge our devices and use the wifi every day this week) and to my neighbors who called the cops because they couldn't get a spot immediately on the one extension cord to our one working plug for ten buildings in the utility room so we could charge our phones to keep in touch with our families in NY who lost , absolutely EVERYTHING ... Well, I send the most positive energy and compassion to these awful, negative people. I hope they never lose their families, houses, cars or lives in a storm. For them, I hope they duck when the boomerang that is karma comes flying back their way.

Just a thought, read a book, let the sunlight in and drink some tea. It could be so much worse and we should be focusing on HELPING OTHERS instead of squabbling over petty crap.

Kindness works wonders. Pass it on.

My thoughts and prayers are with all my family and friends in Staten Island, Brooklyn, NYC and south NJ.
Whether we have power or not, everyone has shelter with me, just show up. Because this? This is not that bad.

Halloween postponed...again

As the second year in a row where Halloween is cancelled begins to resonate, we spend today visiting with neighbors and friends who lost power (as did we) and wonder why Mother Nature doesn't like the pumpkin wielding holiday anymore. Feels strange to think of this season I love as having a new, not so positive connotation. But maybe next year will bring a heat wave--who knows.

Here's some of the neighborhood wreckage by us. Hope you all are safe and sound.

 

Montclair, West Orange and Verona are full of downed trees and power lines. I watched a fire in the street next to my development with my neighbors till PSE&G cut power and luckily the fire didn't spread. Scary stuff. We will all be without power for at least the rest of this week. They are saying Monday. What's been my saving grace?

 

Fro-Yo! I am enjoying wireless at Twist which is a delicious treat and not as packed or remotely nearly as obnoxious as the Starbucks is right now.

 

I hope you all find your fro yo, and remember to check if your yoga studio is open so you can get some YOU TIME. I know mine is and plan to decompress as soon as I can get there

 

Sending health warmth and safety to you all and going indoors to enjoy some offline reading. Enjoy your time at home whenever you can.

 

Namaste

Keri

 

Getting Ready for the Big 3-1

October 31st that is!

As my favorite holiday approaches with all its creepy crawly goodness, I have a couple of things for you. First I will indeed say that It's Getting Creepy Out There! So check out my latest Paper Weights on Indie Reader (Linked to the title above) and see what you think will be lurking over your shoulder this Halloween.

Next, what are you reading this Halloween? Looking for something scary? Check out these  Spooktacular Seasonal Selections!

Have fun carving your pumpkins and don't forget to leave the night light on if you think you might need it!



Slowing Down

My body told me to pause today. With pounding head and stuffy sinuses, I begrudgingly rolled out of bed with a pile of work ahead. Thinking about pulling the covers back up over puffy lids I stretched myself to meet the day and greeted sunshine in spite of remaining sandman's dust. After a morning of grading and teacherly duties, the outdoors called to me so I paid a visit to the park with a book about breathing and French vanilla coffee. Such a wonderful afternoon could only be topped with a cup of savory three squash soup from Whole Foods, walk with my pups and yoga tonight. Autumn is amazing again. Rudy agrees while Hickory snoozes.

Nature and I

So I'm working, taking a break, sitting in a garden on this gorgeous Fall day. Focusing on the serene surroundings all I feel is grateful. Stress is dripping away, sunshine peeps through leaves overhead and this is what I see.

Nantucket Nectar Wisdom

Huh... I think I like these better than Snapple facts... But the cooler part of today had to be seeing a grilled cheese slingin MILK TRUCK at Bryant Park. Pretty cool.

Even cooler? Giraffes.