Me and 2015: The Sweater Reframe
2015 started out with… well, I could call it many things, but instead let’s just call it news. When I first started sharing this news with people, I was reminded that, even though this news is scary, I can choose not to live in fear over it. While that’s infinitely easy to say and a little more challenging…
Read MoreSamson the Schnauzer
Thanks to Save Me Rescue, this cutie came to live with us on October 31, 2014.
Read MoreNia ExtravagANNza with Ann Christiansen
From Dec 7-14, 2014, The Nia community of Greater Toronto welcomed Ann Christiansen to lead a Brown Belt Training and public Master Classes and Playshops.
Read MoreDancing Through Life with Pleasure: Nia Student Stories
I trust in the kinesiology of the routines – the very simple fact of crossing all three mid lines (left/right, front/back, and top/bottom) in each class is so integral for maintaining and initiating paths in the brain. I know that I am not just boosting my heart rate. I am building my strength, toning my muscles, and improving my balance (very handy on icy winter sidewalks).
Read MoreWhat does it mean to BE in a Nia class?
If you are reading this, you likely know what being in a Nia class is all about (and if you don’t know about Nia, you can learn more about it here). If you DO know what being in a Nia class is, I have a question for you: Do you really know what…
Read MoreA portrait of Jennifer
Today, after my Nia class at Hart House, I wandered over to Queen’s Park Circle where Word on the Street (a festival that celebrates reading and promotes literacy) was happening. What a stunning day – this morning started off with heavy rain, thunder and lightening, but fortunately for the festival, the sun was shining and the…
Read MoreI felt like a bandaid: Chicago
… and not a particularly effective one. Paul and I were recently in Chicago. It was wonderful to explore the city on bikes, hang out at the beaches and tour Frank Lloyd Wright properties. (If you want some hostel, coffee shop and brunch spot recommendations, take a look here, and here). But you know what…
Read MoreALS Ice Bucket Challenge
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge from jennifer hicks on Vimeo. Yesterday, I did the Ice Bucket Challenge to help raise awareness and money for ALS. If you don’t know how this challenge originated, you can see the video here which explains it all. This video shares another family’s experience living with ALS (keep your tissues handy). And here is a…
Read MoreDance Lesson by Joy Kogawa
Here then and here
Are the gentlest of arms
Holding the limbs
Of the swaying sounds
Livingroom Dance to "Problem" by Ariana Grande
Inspired by this father-daughter dance video, Andrew and I made this aunt-nephew one: Andrew & Jenn “Problem” by Ariana Grande from jennifer hicks on Vimeo.
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