Category Archives: Connect/Refresh

Seattle Summer Awe

When the weather cooperates, the Seattle area shines from every angle.  I awoke late this morning to an unusual light peeking in my window.  When I stepped outside on this magnificent morning, I got a view of the most spectacular sunrise!!!   The video was so revealing with the layers of light from the sun […]
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Magical Music

Music can be a source of pleasure, but research has also shown that there are many different psychological benefits as well.  Music can influence your thoughts and feelings, impact your mood, and even inspire action.  Music therapy is an intervention sometimes utilized to promote emotional health, help patients cope with stress, and boost psychological well-being. […]
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Awe in the Sky

In July, I blogged about the importance of play and finding your awe as a means of supporting your health and wellness foundation.  I recently had the opportunity to take an awe-inspiring flight with my son over Puget Sound.  We took off from Boeing Field in Seattle, flew north to Kingston, circled back down over […]
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8/2/14

Can it be just four short years ago the sun set on this special McYalowitz day? The setting and weather were so perfect for your wedding! Happy 4th Anniversary Kevan & Grace! The sweet sisters and the wild brothers, along with family and friends, came together to celebrate your love! And then we ate… wow did […]
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Family, Fun, and Food

There are an unlimited number of ways to play.  One of my favorite ways to play is by spending time in the kitchen.  I especially love cooking with family and friends.  It is like a double dose of fun.  My featured photo is a mostly vegan meal I made for some special young women in […]
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What is play?

Play can be loosely defined and seems to be unique for each individual.  What might be fun for me, might not be for you. The possibilities for play are endless. I recently got the chance to hang out with some very special friends in the perfect location. Time spent with these ladies is all about […]
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Play Power

Regular exercise, healthy eating, and strong connections are important for wellness, but fun is also an important piece of the puzzle.  I was busy doing lots of playing last month.  A good friend of mine suggests we celebrate the entire month of our birthday and mine is in June, so I decided to take extra […]
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7/7/17

Just one short year ago the sun set on this spectacular day.  The setting and weather were so perfect for your wedding day!   . Happy 1st Anniversary James and Mindy!

Anniversary

Do you know what anniversary means? It is the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event, not just a marriage!  Today is July 2nd, the date of my mom’s birth.  This is the second year celebrating this date since she passed away. Making connections is one of the ways to support health and wellness. […]
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Indoor Awe Walks

Let me be very clear that an awe walk inside is not a cardio activity.  However, that does not mean “inside” awe moments are not an important piece to supporting your health and wellness. Here are some places to look for awe indoors: ***Inside a historic building or church Walking the streets of Rome Italy, […]
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