It’s the last day of August . . .that Indian Summer time . . .can you feel the seasonal change coming? My small garden produced several squash, eggplant, peppers and tomatoes, but looks like it is ready to retire early.
This summer seemed exceptionally short-lived to me, however, I did enjoy several garden visits. . .I hope you’ll enjoy their unique beauty.
From Texas and Oklahoma to Independence Pass in Colorado . . . God’s beauty never ceases to amaze me!
Judy and Randy's backyard escape in Woodward, OK
Mom & Dad still gardening Texas style at 80+
A Windmill Garden? You've gotta see it to believe it!
After being on the flatlands of Texas and Oklahoma for a few weeks, I was delighted to return to Colorado’s high country! Have a happy and healthy rest of your summer. Check in again in September!
The air is great up here!
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One of my favorite summer season activities is visiting gardens. This weekend I took an impromptu drive to Vail, Colorado and strolled the peaceful paths at the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. At an elevation of 8,200 feet this gorgeous garden grows an incredible diversity of p
lant life. The bold summer colors complementing the quiet crystal-clear ponds . . . what a respite from a noisy weekend! I hope you’ll stop along this garden path the next time you’re needing a few minutes of calm . . . and smell the flowers.
Next week I’ll be strolling country gardens in Texas . . . please visit again.
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Come join Connie Pshigoda and Anne Randolph for an evening of Summer Wellness tips and secrets an an opportunity to stir your “inner writer.
You’ll learn now to stay “cool as a cucumber” in summer’s hot days; taste the season’s flavors and “write-hot” with fun and challenging writing exercises and lessons.
Save the date: Wednesday, June 23rd, from 5:30-8:30 pm in Connie’s garden setting. Invest in your physical and creative health for a cost of only $50.
Please confirm your attendance at 303-584-1612. Directions will be given with your paid reservation.
*Full-time writer, Anne Randolph leads workshops in Denver and at conferences including the Screenwriters Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Read more about Anne’s projects at: www.AnneRandolphlcom and www.KitchenTableWriting.com
We look forward to seeing on the 23rd!
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Oh, these windy days remind me of my early years growing up in the Texas Panhandle. Texas women back then used lots of Aqua Net hair spray and wore head-scarves.
I do believe there is a connection between the harshness and the strength of the summer months. Roots must hold on much more tightly in summer’s hot windy days and that helps them grow stout and strong.
Developing strong roots proved valuable to those Texas trees. Likewise, it’s important for us to cultivate a strong and healthy internal root system in order to withstand the difficulties life sometimes throws at us. Take time this summer to “keep your cool” and nurture your inner garden.
For summer wellness coaching contact me at: seasons4wellness@aol.com or 303-584-1612.
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Mothers and Daughters: Cultivating a Legacy of Health
Women are unique in their needs––physical emotional, intellectual and spiritual. Each season of her life requires certain vitamins, minerals, hormones and enzymes. This nutritional balance should begin early in her formative years as it often determines the outcome of her health and well-being into her older years.
Mothers and grandmothers have passed down rituals, relationship and recipes for centuries, but a few very important areas of our growth and development––health, wellness and body-image–sometimes get passed over in the life process.
I invite you to ponder for a moment and reflect on your early instruction in health, nutrition and over-all well being. Who influenced you the most in this area of becoming a strong, healthy woman? If your messages about food, weight and body-image were negative, misguided or even damaging there is hope for restoration and renewal. Research and technology provide numerous resources to gain the knowledge and guidance necessary for making healthy choices today. There is no excuse for continuing to live in the shadow of poor or incomplete teaching.
Christiane Northrup, renowned physician and author of Mother-Daughter Wisdom: Creating a Legacy of Physical and Emotional Health, states: “The mother-daughter relationship is at the core of every woman’s physical and emotional health. Because our mothers are our first and most powerful female role models, our most deeply ingrained beliefs about ourselves as women come from them. Once we understand our mother-daughter bonds, we can rebuild our own health, whatever our age, and create a lasting positive legacy for the next generation.”
It’s never too late to become healthy––it could bring about a positive change that inspires and influences many young women in your family tree.
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I love April! It reminds me that there is life following a long, cold, dormant winter. I spent Easter weekend on my family farm in Texas and “moseyed” through wheat fields and along garden paths. Fresh air and sunshine seem more therapeutic in the country!
I’m eager to share Spring Wellness with you. The following workshops are scheduled for April, so please contact me if you want to register: seasons4wellness@aol.com
- April 23 ~ Executive Women’s Forum in Castle Rock, CO
- April 27 ~ WOW: Wellness & Writing with Anne Randolph in Cherry Creek, CO
- April 29 ~ Wine, Women & Wellness in Aurora, CO
Please plan to join me for spring wellness wisdom on how to renew~review~redo for exceptional, ageless health!
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Finally it seems that spring may actually hang around awhile! I think it may be safe to move the snow shovel from the front door to the garage and bring out the rake.
These warmer, sunnier days make me eager to shed the heavy coats and winter boots and bring out the lighter, brighter apparel. These familiar signs of spring often overshadow the inner changes that are happening inside your body, such as the natural internal cleansing and shedding. Your miraculous body has the ability to eliminate excess fats which accumulated from winter’s heavier foods. Adding springtime bitter herbs and greens–dandelion, chard, parsley, are a few–assist this inner cleansing process.
Reptiles and birds molt . . . so give your skin (your body’s largest organ) that springtime glow with daily Dry Brushing. It’s a great way to stimulate circulation and help the natural elimination process.
Please visit again in a few days for details on upcoming Spring workshops. . . Renew–Review–Redo . . . and savor the season!
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Can you believe it? We’re in the last stretch of the first quarter of 2010. Are you the picture of health you resolved to be back in January? It’s not too late to take steps to get to a wellness-lifestyle. . . and I’m happy to help you along that journey. One of the wellness tools I use is the Zyto Compass, a software tool that helps you learn your body better and make wiser decisions about the nutritional products you choose. Contact Connie at: seasons4wellness@aol.com
Renewal begins within . . . tending to your “inner garden.” It’s time to change from the heavy winter diet to lighter, fresher and greener natural foods.
Review starts with being mindful of what you think about, focus on and pay attention to. The shape of your life AND your body will reveal your intention.
Redo is the result of taking actions steps that move us beyond the couch . . . beyond wishful thinking . . . beyond the quick-fix. It becomes the “new normal” in our lives for improved health or anything else that need refreshing (finances, home repair, relationships, etc).
Today is a great day to begin! It’s a new day, a new season, a new decade . . . oh, and don’t forget to “spring forward” on Sunday, March 14.
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This Thanksgiving season, I hope you’ll take a few minutes each day to remember with gratitude all that you have. When we look past all the hoopla and hype of the day we discover valuable lessons, experiences and people that give our lives substance and purpose.
I’m grateful for my exceptional health. My affair with nature’s food continues to soar as I learn the many ways foods contribute to the beauty, wellness and flavor of life. One of my seasonal favorites is:
Cinnamon: A warming, aromatic spice that warms the body in cold weather; lowers triglyceride levels; stimulates circulation & digestion, relieves gas & indigestion. It’s helpful for preventing winter colds. Who knew that cinnamon toast could be so healthy? Sprinkle ground cinnamon on hot cereal, baked sweet potatoes or baked apples. Enjoy the season and be well . . . and grateful.
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Autumn has arrived . . . is your Immune System ready? I’m offering FREE classes to help you prepare-protect & prevent for the upcoming Fall and Winter season.
Reserve your space for Monday October 12th or 19th from 6-7:30 pm at Salon Influence by calling 303-779-1022. You’ll learn how to create your own wellness arsenal to fend off the “ugly-buglies” and sail through the season without a sniffle! Call today!
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