Well, it's been one of the least enjoyable weekends I've spent with my parents. Lots of discussion about the future, lots of not-so-happy reactions, and lots of silence (my mother has suddently lost her hearing --- ).

My parents still feel they are able to live independently, with help coming in almost daily in the form of housekeeper, bookkeeper, bath-aide. I think my father would gladly move to an apartment in an assisted living facility, but my mother is very attached to her 'things' and this house (which - interestingly - she hated when they bought). Both are struggling with challenges - dad, movement & diabetes; mom, memory & anxiety.

So, for now, we'll give it a bit more time. And, I'll keep remembering Sundari's words of wisdom: 'this, too, is your yoga'.

While I've been away, I've kept track of stuff via internet (getting to love Facebook). I also learned this morning that Doc Savage (South Dakota) has started a blog, www.centipedes-world.blogspot.com. Gave it a read -- good one, and made a comment. I know that I love to receive comments and it took about a month before I got one. You wonder who could be out there reading all this stuff, and - then - why are you bothering to write it. Turns out you are writing it for yourself (really, not kidding); and that's a good thing.

I return to SLC tomorrow and back to my life. Got a husband, 2 houses, 2 dogs, 2 cats, & 2 birds, all calling my name. (It's tough to be so popular!)

I'm going to keep moving in my teaching and my practice. I worry that if I stop and focus on something I can't change right now (my parents), I may not get started again. So, I've added a class in September. Going to teach a 3-class series called Basics, with a focus on Anusara® Yoga. So, someone new to yoga can attend, as well as someone who wants to explore Anusara® more - the language, the philosophy, etc. This will challenge me, as well. If you're in SLC, join me and check it out! Info is on my website, www.yogautah.com.

Enjoy your week,