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Archive for October, 2008
Another shameless shoe plug – The Dansko Professional
I have worked for the Pedestrian Shops for about 7 years now – and currently, I work out of my home for them updating and maintaining their website. I have to say that I don’t have a “thing” for shoes – it’s not really in my blood – I mean, I can’t even tell you off the top of my head what a Euro 41 converts to in US sizes. I guess I retain information that I really need to know, and other stuff just falls to the wayside.
But, I have to say, in the time I have worked there, I do know that there are a handful of shoes that, year-after-year defy the fads, and remain in our bestseller list. One of these shoes is the Dansko Professional clog. This clog (I have 2 pair) is amazing. Mine have lasted over 5 years, and I consider them really my “dress up” shoes. But, you can still wear them with jeans or casual pants. The great thing about Danskos is that they are really supportive and ergonomically shaped, so they keep your posture in-line if you are on your feet all day, and keep your feet happy, especially if you have a high arch like I do. They are easy to maintain, and they even look better as they get some “mileage” in them.
The holday season is coming up, and if you are completely blank on a gift for your sweetie, I recommend maybe a pair of Danskos. They are unique, and very versatile, and they also come in red holiday colors!
To find out more about Danskos, you can visit the Dansko Site here
Avoiding Negative Vibrations
Taking on the Energy of Others There are times when you may find that being around certain individuals or groups of people leaves you with feelings of discomfort. It may be that spending time with a particular friend feels draining or that dealing with a specific coworker exhausts you. Being around toxic or angry people is also draining. And you may even find that being surrounded by a crowd of people lowers your energy levels rather than perks you up. This is not that unusual. Each of us radiates energy and is capable of being influenced by the energy of other people. It is important to learn how to shield yourself, so you don’t unknowingly take on someone else’s energy. While some people know how to instinctively protect themselves from being adversely affected by energy, most of us need to discover and practice the technique that works best.
There are a number of ways to avoid being affected by people’s energy. Shielding is one preventative technique you can use. Center yourself and envision being enveloped in a cocoon of loving and protective light. This protective layer should allow you to consciously regulate the energy around you. The intent to shield oneself is all you need for this technique to work. You can even create a trigger word to assist you in quickly creating a shield. Say this word each time you create a new shield, until the word and the shield become automatically associated in your mind. If you run into a person whose energy you find draining, you may want to cleanse your own energy field after your encounter. Sage, cold showers, singing, mineral water baths, spending time in nature, and a simple break to recharge are all ways to accomplish this.
While it is important to know how to shield yourself from energy, there are those energies that you may not want to shut out. The energy of laughter from a newborn baby, the feeling of joy radiating from someone in love, and the frequency of calm emanating from an enlightened teacher are just some of the energies coming from others that you may want to have around you.
From: The Dailyom.com
Yoga and separation of church and state?
This is quite something….
MASSENA, N.Y. – A group of parents and religious leaders in upstate New York want yoga classes out of public schools, saying the instruction violates boundaries between church and state.
Two high school teachers began using yoga last year to help students relieve stress before exams. Special education teacher Martha Duchscherer and Spanish teacher Kerry Perretta also were developing a districtwide program.
But those plans were halted after parents and others in the community complained students were being indoctrinated in Hindu rites.
Newest article for Assisted Living
I have been helping out with a site that deals with assisted living. It is a national site that basically lists facilities’ photos and information. The site is starting to include articles about assisted living in terms of news, or informational articles for people who are looking into assisted living for a loved one or for themselves.
The article that I contributed recently was “How to open an assisted living facility“ and has already started getting some positive comments. One of the most common questions the site gets is “How do I open a facility.”
Since assisted living isn’t federally regulated, each state is different in terms of laws and red tape. The article is meant to be a starting point for anyone and lists some good resources for people to look at.