Shimla, Queen of Hills, was founded by the British in the late 19th century as the summer capital of the British Raj. After the hurly-burly trip north from Delhi, words can’t express the meditative, elevating and inspiring beauty of Shimla in the foothills of the Himalayas. I will let my photos tell most of the story.
Tag Archives: HealthyAging
New Year’s Eve Mu-Shu with Pancakes
As a Jew I make Mu Shu with Chinese pancakes not because it is a traditional New Years’ food but just because it is so delicious! Best wishes to our Chinese friends around the world celebrating the start of the 2026 Year of the Fire Horse! “Horses arrive and Success follows.”
Finding the Christmas Spirit in India
My great love affair with India started long before my first trip more than 26 years ago, and it was very important to me to finally travel with my husband to India in December 2025 – to give him at least a taste of the country and the culture. It was a wonderful, memorable trip for both of us. I do not claim expert status on India – I am just sharing a few photos and memories of our time last December at the request of friends who have asked about the experience.
Quick Tip: Peeling Thin-Skinned Avocados
Sometimes even a very small innovation can make a difference – like using a ceramic peeler to easily remove the skin from an avocado.
How Radical Acceptance Transforms Our Lives
Radical Acceptance helped me to gain perspective in a very dark period and supports now me through these challenging times. Of course past injuries run deep and leave scars. Still we can build better relationships with love, faith, trust and open communication.
Yoga for Emotional Resilience Amid Conflict
At times you may feel like me that we are living in an upside down world. Both my longstanding Jewish observance and Yoga practice have been very helpful for me since October 7th. What are you doing to find comfort and safety in these difficult times?
DIY Mosquito Repellent: Essential Oils for Skin Safety
Like daily sunscreen, it is important to protect your skin with mosquito repellent on a daily basis to protect against mosquito borne viruses. You can make your own herbal mosquito repellent at home. They are easy to make using safe and effective essential oils with research behind them.
Skincare Essentials for 2nd Middle Age: Sunscreen, Hats & Vit C Serum (Updated!)
Consistency is key: Daily use of daily sunscreen, hats and vitamin C serum will protect your skin and may even reverse photoaging.
Fresh Granola Landing Now
Just Landing: Fresh Granola
Sometimes the best thing to happen all day is a fresh batch of Granola. In case you missed it, here is the Gluten Free (GF) Granola Recipe.