All In The Family

Hi, Boomers, You think you’ve seen and heard it all and then something surprises the heck out of you. At my age there are few surprises. Been there, done that, heard that. But there are some things that even though

Renewal

Hi, Boomers, Autumn is my favorite season. It fills me with hope and brings me joy. And, as a yogi, it reminds of the importance of giving gratitude for the gifts in my life. The derivation of the Autumn season,

Maggie The Cat

Hi, Boomers, As an apartment dweller and happy to be one, there is always drama going on in the nooks and crannies of our two adjoining buildings. Who is doing laundry on what days, who should wash on Saturdays or

Yin and Yang

Hi, Boomers, It was a thought-provoking weekend, indeed. The anticipation that lead up to the tenth anniversary of 9/11 and then living through the actual day provided more than enough sorrow and anxiety. Our country still carries an open

A Mile High

Hi, Boomers, I’m rounding out the last day of my bi-yearly trek to the Denver Tango Festival. Tango never disappoints and neither do the festivals I attend throughout the year. There are always new curves to negotiate on the dance

Retirement Is Not An Option: Act 3

Hi, Boomers, It is with somewhat regret that I am signing off my blog from this bloodspot website and will now be blogging from my website: www.joanfrancesmoran.com This site is a dedicated to a new direction in my professional journey:

Feminism: Lost or Found

Hi, Boomers, How many of your remember the feminist movement? Gloria Steinem and the feminist movement are dear to my heart. In fact, I reflect on it almost daily when I teach yoga to those young women two generations removed

The Mystical Magical Journey of Kaya

Hi, Boomers, It’s been a really difficult week and I’m glad it’s over. Every day seemed to be a challenge none more than the death of my youngest son’s dog, Kaya. Kaya was around 12 years old and a combination

Faster Than a Speeding Bullet

Hi, Boomers, One of my friends called me up today and said, “Joan, I’m really disappointed in you. You haven’t blogged in several weeks. What’s wrong?” “What’s wrong?” I shouted back. “Are you kidding me? What’s wrong is how much

A Meditation on Yoga

Hi, Boomers, I am now in the decade of my 60s, and I am still the only one who can make a difference in myself and in my life. I am fully prepared to do so and look inwardly for