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Anne Orfila

Do You Haiku?

February 17th, 2009
by Anne Orfila

Does everyone remember learning about a Haiku in grammar school? 
According to wicked wikipedia (and I mean that in the most positive way), a haiku is a form of Japanese poetry, consisting of 17 morae(or on), in three metrical phrases of 5, 7 and 5 morae respectively.  Haiku typically contain a kigo, or seasonal reference, and …

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Are You a Digital Mom?

February 14th, 2009
by Anne Orfila

The old adage states “a woman’s place is in the home” (wow, I cringe to even type that) and a recent study has shown that although a woman may be at home, she certainly isn’t ironing cloth diapers!  I’m getting ahead of myself though … I’ve got so much I want to cover, so let …

Posted in Positive Role Models, Social Media

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I’m Feeling All Twitter-y Today (and it’s not the cold medicine)

January 29th, 2009
by Anne Orfila

Today I have been indoors all day, with a sick child, and feeling about 10% sick myself.  Loading myself up on elderberry, with a hot cup of green tea, I’ve sat in front of the computer for the better part of the day, sort of working, sort of researching, sort of playing.  Not the most …

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Positive Role Model: Roxanne Zbinden, Owner of an Organic Day Spa in Santa Barbara – Cielo Spa

January 25th, 2009
by Anne Orfila

Roxanne Zbinden, owner of an organic day spa in Santa Barbara, Cielo Spa, has my vote for Positive Role Model of the month!  Reading her “About” page on the Cielo Spa website, the first sentence states “I created Cielo Spa as a sanctuary”.  True, so true.  It is luxurious, private, quiet, utterly relaxing - and I am getting ahead of myself. 
First …

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Are You Trapped by Time-Suckers Too?

January 13th, 2009
by Anne Orfila

“A new year, a new you!” How many years in a row have you heard that one?  Aplenty, I’m sure.  As part of my new years resolution, I am looking within to improve my without.  And by saying “without”, I am not talking about the physical, sure my hips and thighs could be tighter, however that …

Posted in Addictions, Control Issues, Free Therapy Advice, Obsessions

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