If workout plans were actresses, the it-girl of the moment would be Pilates. Designed to give you the long, lean muscles of a ballet dancer and the strength of a power-lifter, Pilates (pronounced puh-LAH-teez) is a hit among celebrities and regular Joes and Janes across the country and the world.

In the 70’s, Flossin’ meant some bad ass kicks (shoes), or a suit with a matching hat or, perhaps, a yellow Cadillac. Now those were the days of Flossin’. I’ve seen much change since then, and we all know that things must evolve, or die. We bring Flossin’ to you in its evolved state.

According to the American Society for Training and Development, the most important factor in career success is job knowledge, communication is second! Have the ability to communicate that knowledge. A leader must articulate and execute purpose and vision.

There’s a big difference between just being a leader and leading so that people will willingly want to follow you. The test is influence.

From a mother’s cradling embrace to the comforting lap of a father reading a bedtime story to his little child, a friend’s consoling hug, or a lover’s caress, touch has special power to send messages of union and communication.

Spring is a time of renewal for Mother Nature, yes, but also for us mere mortals. When the weather gets warmer, we seem to find a built-in drive to de-junk basements, scrub windows, and dust doorsills. Go to it, urges intuitive healer Deborah King.