Rana Waxman

Support a 360 view

Support: A 360 Look

Today’s lesson, borrowed from puppy class is all about support. What does the word conjure up for you and why? A wooden beam, a hug, someone who listens to you, helps with the laundry, lends you money, doesn’t judge – there are no wrong answers. The word support lends itself for many meanings. You could feel supported emotionally, physically, mentally, at work, rest, or play. In my humble view, support

Reflections on Disengaging

Me and the Dood: Learning to leave it My main mini squeeze Koda teaches me a lot about disengaging. In yoga speak, we call it Pratyahara. That’s another way of describing an ability to turn inwards and away from distractions perceived by all our senses. Not by sleeping though, so don’t get excited that you’ve nailed the skill… (“withdrawal”)…the ability to “switch off” and produce a state of extreme inward-mindedness

The Art of the Thank You: Grati-dood

Koda is teaching me a lot about gratitude and the art of the thank you. Even though she can’t speak human, her idea of saying thank you is usually to lick an eye, ear, hand or calf. There’s a sweetness to doing something that makes your puppy happy. It truly makes me feel good to receive her grateful affection. I know also when she growls at me that she’s pissed

Blogging Basics: lounge out loud

Today I am lounging out loud and telling it straight from reality which is a staple of blogging. I thought I would write one with you today in case you are thinking of starting a blog or hiring me to manage your blog. What is a blog and how does it work? A good blog is conversational while also be either informative (well researched) or pure opinion. It should also

Me and the Dood

Generation Covid-19 Puppy: Me and the Dood

Koda is from the COVID-19 puppy generation. Like baby boomers and GEN X,Y,Z, there are definitely COVID-19 puppies. Whether it was the actual lockdown experience in Philadelphia or a chain of events during the pandemic that nurtured her purchase, I’m not entirely sure. Koda at 10 weeks During the pandemic, my sister-in-law got a beautiful dog named Maisy. Once we were able to travel (that was scary, even with a

Me and the Dood in the present moment

Me and the Dood: In the Moment

In the moment is where it all happens. The past was and the future has yet to present itself. So when I sat on this bench with the Dood, I chose it for the message, “Your past does not define you”. It got me to think, and I invite you to do the same. Hanging in the Hood with the Dood The past often feels real, especially when we think

I want to see what you see: Lessons from a mini labradoodle

I’ve been hiding behind my mini labradoodle Koda since she came into my/our life in December 2020. I’m not sure if it’s writers block or the fact she’s both frickin cute and inspirational at the same time. By hiding I mean I basically stopped keeping up my blog in favor of insta pics and quips using the puppy as my muse. What’s the saying, a picture is worth a 1000

Work Life Balance When You WFH

Practice interuptus Finding a work life balance when you WFH can be a stretch. The computer is always right there and on. The puppy, the dishes, laundry, and yesterday’s grocery order tug at your heels like a puppy. I’ve heard many women talk about the kids and the challenges of Zoom school too. I don’t have that experience, but I can empathize. I work from home since I began my professional

Working From Home – Top Tips to Try ASAP

Hi peeps, for those who know me, working from home is nothing new. I’ve been doing this full time for many years. That said, hubs is now also WFH (not to be confused with WTF ?) and he’s full time too. All said, this means I need a new tactical plan. As he has a Philly boy booming voice and I require SILENCE.. Oh well. So I thought I would

Living local – Weekend of Walking

This was a weekend of walking in Philly. We went to Wissahickon and Manyunk. They remind me of my old neighborhood in Montreal. Living in an urban part of Philadelphia now, I felt like I was in the countryside. A lovely treat.Walking always connects and attunes me to a happy place. So, it is no surprise I miss my walks in Montreal. But as you may notice I have a

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