Women are nurturers, we Soothe,Tend, Grow... Societies demands on women are tremendous. It’s implied if we’re not haggard and run down while powering on to achieve and plan for more, We Aren’t Succeeding. We’ve burdened ourselves with unreasonable expectations putting our once lush, moist, supple, loaded with goodness and possibility soil of womanhood at risk. The dirt cradling our roots has become depleted, worn out, broken open... Poisoned by excessive "Doing." What type of

I despise when I begin a day emotionally backwards... Bagels... Plural... Topped with cream cheese and I don’t eat dairy. Not the best caloric start... and a clear sign of my emotional carry over from the day before. Between bagel one and bagel two I discovered the leftover scallop potatoes and tossed them into a pan with two eggs. A proper Feed-Your-Feelings Breakfast... I chewed and swallowed knowing my body REALLY hates to process theses “nutrients”. There will be repercus

Surprises...I’m not a fan. Perhaps it’s just my experience... Surprise your car repair estimate exceeds your monthly income. Surprise the cells of your body have decided to quarrel among themselves. Surprise I’m finished participating in this relationship. My life history has proven Publishers Clearing House moments are Few and Never between. I’ve fixed all the labels and stickers to secure my eligibility. I’ve mailed my correspondence and cleared my calendar for the arrival

All in a day... A new mom gifts herself with an hour of pampering, a teen shares her online album of prom styles, a snowbird returns, a teacher recites the Gettysburg address, a corporate mom coaches softball, a good friends says farewell, and an excited family’s planning for a pool. Eight simple hours of connection and sharing...all in a day at the salon. Time marked with candid and raw, joy and laughter, shock and concern, occasional sizzle and always a chance of tears. I l