I have an endless list of topics I'm eager to blog about, and I'll get back to that shortly, but in the meantime I want to thank those of you who have started to join the discussion by posting comments on existing blog entries, such as Iced Tea Month, Summer Solstice, Not a Vegetarian, and Watermelon Juice. I also continue to receive individual e-mails from many of you with your thoughts and reactions to my posts. I appreciate every e-mail I receive, but I would love it if we could begin to have more open discussions. I'm sure it's just like speaking up in class -- each of us thinks our perspective isn't valid or interesting enough, but it is. Conversation is one of the things I value most. So, if you're at all inclined, consider clicking on that comments link at the end of an entry and share with us your thoughts, opinions, reaction, relevant links, or whatever else you'd like to contribute. I know we're just getting started here, but I hope in time we can turn this blog into an interactive health forum.
Will you be next to join the discussion?
Eat Well. Live Well. Be Well. Share Well.
, by Charlotte Kasl. I really loved this book. If you feel hesitant to check it out because of the title, I hope you reconsider because (a) this is not a deeply religious book and (b) while the author does discuss marriage and romantic relationships, I found that the ideas in the book could easily apply to all relationships ... parent-child, friendships, colleagues, and of course romantic relationships. Kasl uses Buddhist teachings and psychological concepts to guide us in healing our existing relationships and creating new enduring relationships. The book is broken up into short, manageable essays/chapters, and is a quick read. I highly recommend it.