Author Archives: MMK

As I write this our Governor of Florida has issued an executive order that will restrict our freedom of movement and livelihood in an effort to curb the spread of Corona virus. As noted, the order is largely in response to the influx of New Yorkers who thwarted their own governor’s orders to stay put.Continue reading “Pandemic”

So … I made a decision to keep my kids with me rather than exchanging them during the current health crisis. I have taken pains with the health of these five children since their birth (before!), making them homemade baby food from my garden fruits and vegetables, eradicating almost all man made chemical products fromContinue reading “Just Say No”

I just dropped my oldest son off at his SAT test site. These poor kids, in the midst of all this coronavirus craziness, having to sit down & focus on this significant barrier test. So I thought I would address thee current environment… In full disclosure, I have no medical background (too squeamish about bloodContinue reading “The Elephant in the Room…”

Today in yoga the instructor asked us to hold and focus on a yoga block throughout our entire 45 minute power class. This was to be our drishti, yoga for focus. At one point she described the block as a challenge and said that the way we show up on our mat is the wayContinue reading “Drishti 🧘‍♀️”

If they treat their kids that way, think how they will treat yours….it seems it would not take a genius to realize…and yet…

Today I had an appointment with a new client. Since I operate a virtual office we were going to meet in the conference room of the individual who had referred her. This morning I got a call regarding a medical emergency that made this meeting venue untenable. Well, we have to be flexible & rollContinue reading “When Your Clients Come to Your Home “Office””

Warning: We are not in Kenya anymore so this post is less travel journal and more pointedly targeting the issue of narcissistic behavior so unless that interests you check in later. Thanks! Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery in certain circumstances but in a toxic relationship it is just another form of harassment.Continue reading “Back to Reality”

(Insert this post a few back…I was waiting for a copy of the pic from my fellow traveller…hope you enjoy!) So while it is true we have been in the go this trip I have missed my usual exercise routine & our last hotel did not have a fitness center. I did early morning yogaContinue reading “Exercise Class”

After our hotel shuttle collected us from our metro stop yesterday we checked in, freshened up & enjoyed a lovely dinner in the little Italian restaurant at our hotel to avoid going back out in the cold. ❄️ Stuffed, we retired to our room & both climbed into our cozy beds. I looked at theContinue reading “The Adventure Continues!”

After our 17 hour journey Q & I rolled off the airplane, took a Lyft to the closest metro station to IAD, bought two one-day metro passes & hopped over to the National Mall toting our giant suitcases now emptied of our gifts & filled with a few souvenirs (my suitcase lost the 10 poundsContinue reading “Stateside”