Category Archives: sensuality

With Yourself Not By Yourself

Yesterday I had an experience that many have had although it was a first for me. I had a two hour “window of opportunity” to get things done for an event I am planning. This window is an unusual luxury … Continue reading

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Change your music, change your mood!

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato I love country music. (I think Plato would be ok with that.) Truth be told, I enjoy pretty much … Continue reading

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You are the Somebody Special

Join Nancy and Cherryll as they talk about how “You are the most important person in your life.”

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Making sense of our senses

I am fascinated by how we sense the world and am committed to living a more sensual and pleasure-filled life and help women do the same. I’m reading a terrific book–Brain Rules by John Medina in which the author describes … Continue reading

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It can happen to anyone

WOW! I just heard Maria and Arnold have separated after 25 years of marriage. This news immediately took me back a few years to my separation after 29 years, the fact is it can happen to anyone. Long marriages are not … Continue reading

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The sweet scent of memories

We’ve all had times when the scent of something familiar launches us abruptly into the past—a time with someone special, the loving cuddly smell of a beloved grandparent, or a childhood vacation spot. And it happens immediately, bypassing any conscious … Continue reading

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Touch?

How important is the sense of touch in your life? Through our sense of touch we experience and express our love for each other. The most sensitive areas of your body are your hands, lips, face, neck, tongue, fingertips, and … Continue reading

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The Magic of Music

Music has the magical capacity to transform our mood and may even change our life. Music revitalize us when we’re tired (think good ol’ rock and roll!) and calm us when we need to dial it down, especially in the … Continue reading

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Bubble Bath and Champagne?

This weekend I challenge you to engage your senses in something new! We all get so used to routine. Even routines that make us feel happy and healthy are still routine. Routine-”regular, unvarying, habitual, unimaginative, or rote procedure”, sound familiar? … Continue reading

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Saving for a Rainy Day

Well, it’s raining this week in northern California. I love the rain.  The smell of rain–fresh and clean. The sound of rain tapping on the garden shed outside. The feel of rain as chilled wet drops hit my face. Even the taste of rain….now that’s pure and … Continue reading

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