Mother's day tea, a family tradition started by my daughters several years ago, is my very favorite way to celebrate the day. There is something so magical about sharing a pot of fragrant, freshly brewed tea over relaxed conversation with one's thoughtful children. There is a lot of ritual in Afternoon Tea ...Irish or not many of us celebrate the upcoming St. Patrick's Day by wearing green and enjoying a hearty glass of ale. It is a time for laughter and sharing food and drink with friends; a time for participating in community ...I love having a bouquet of fresh flowers in the house. They bring a clean, happy note into the home. When I lived in New York City, I loved the number of flower vendors I passed on my way to and from the subway. New Yorkers love to bring home fresh flowers for their apartments ...Welcome 2012! This long awaited year, the end of a long Mayan calendar cycle, begins for me with a sense of breakthrough and promise. There are many positive changes brewing - greater focus on home and family, broadening integrative care options, and a growing sense of value ...