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Tag: Pilates Reformer

My Pitch for Pilates

March 27, 2017

One of the discoveries I have been most excited about for how its changed my daily experiences living in Latin America is Pilates on a Reformer machine. It may sound like I’m simply subscribing to the latest exercise fad, but when I first encountered Reformer machines two years ago while living in Mexico City, I … More My Pitch for Pilates

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wallpaper patterns bringing me the warmth to withstand wandering in Cambridge amidst 30mph winds pt II
wallpaper patterns bringing me the warmth to withstand wandering in Cambridge amidst 30mph winds pt I
leaning in to the rare rays of winter sunshine
visiting the bestie in his local habitat of wetlands, lakes, and libraries
the biting breeze today is bringing back memories of a chilly but beautiful fall — this sliver of foliage was a favorite fleeting moment on my commute
most Cohn clan Thanksgivings, as the name implies, focus on the Cohn side of the family, but this year’s festivities were more balanced with the fabulous Broadway musical The Band’s Visit and an afternoon with my Jedo’s cousin, Sami Hashim. The Lebanese side of our family is sprawling and both the musical and the reunion helped me learn more about their experiences, from childhoods revering Umm Kulthum, Fairuz, and Omar Sharif to the joys and many challenges of making a new life in the US. Even without this personal connection, The Band’s Visit is a stunning portrayal of how music and the arts facilitate connections on a human scale that can transcend political strife, even when as charged as the Arab-Israeli conflict—highly recommended for its music and its message

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