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Tarry means to linger in expectation. Join us as we celebrate women of a certain age who want to live with intention and experience real joy; savoring the next stage of life.

Seeking Balance; Marilu’s Rainbow Theory
I last wrote about giving up sugar for Lent. It went well. I felt better. And then it crept back in. Here's how the cycle goes. I start with much vigor and motivation. I grit my teeth and cut out all the sugar. It's hard at first but I sip my herbal tea and can't...
Seeking Balance; Marilu’s Rainbow Theory
I last wrote about giving up sugar for Lent. It went well. I felt better. And then it crept back in. Here's how the cycle goes. I start with much vigor and motivation. I grit my teeth and cut out all the sugar. It's hard at first but I sip my herbal tea and can't deny, I feel great. So much steady energy throughout the day, better sleep, easier time maintaining my weight. I feel pious. I'm feeling good but I'm getting itchy. I want to go out...

Have Yourself a Tarry Little Christmas
How I plan to slow down and enjoy this December. I ran into a friend of mine at the market a few days ago, and when I asked how her Thanksgiving...

Sayulita Retreat, March 2023
Interested in the women's Pilates retreat in Mexico? Click here for all the information and to register today.

5 Ways Pilates Boosts Your Immune System
The immune system has gotten some serious attention in the media the last few years. COVID certainly played a major role in increasing awareness on...

The Very Best Small Town in Mexico?
Lo De Marcos (LDM) is a little slice of heaven just north of the more popular and populated Sayulita, in the state of Nayarit. With a population of...

Driving Down to Mexico From the U.S.
We’d talked about driving down to Sayulita for years. Pros - We’d have our truck, avoiding the hassle and expense of renting a car. We could bring...

Surprising Symptoms and Benefits of Staying Hydrated This Summer
Summer is officially here and with it, temperatures are rising to sweltering levels. Heat wave warnings that began in the spring promise to stick...

This is your life. Make it good NOW
I love what I do. But.. I need a break! We all do from time to time. When I find myself daydreaming about retirement - when I can do what I want,...

Getting Ready for YOUR Summer Body
It is so refreshing to see businesses big and small embrace the movement to show all kinds of bodies, not just the skinny model type of Victoria’s...

Not Sober, No Longer A Drinker. Where I Am Today. Free!
It’s May, 2022 and I’ve now been mostly without alcohol for nearly a year and a half! I’m not sober, but I’m not a drinker anymore. I'm free....