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Blend Right In

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February 21, 2013
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A couple of years ago my mom gave me one of those Magic Bullet Blender sets that comes with a million attachments. I’ve been trying to get back in the habit of drinking green shakes in the morning, so when I saw this fabulous idea from Erin at WELL in L.A., I knew I was in for business.

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Last week, I filled up all the cups with a handful of spinach and some frozen mango. Then in the mornings I would add a banana and some water, screw the cup in and blend. Voila.  So quick and easy. Now I just need to make it back to the grocery store for round two. Baby steps.

More wellness for your week here!

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Litany Reading

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February 19, 2013
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Earlier today I came across this video of a three-year old impeccably reciting “Litany” by Billy Collins. Besides just being impressive, it reminded me how much more powerful poetry is when it is spoken aloud. So instead of posting the poem for you to read, I decided to record it for you to listen to.  You can also watch Billy Collins speak about and read “Litany” here.

Homie of the Day: Christina Soriano

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February 13, 2013
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As you know, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner (or if you don’t: it is tomorrow).  To jump-start all of our hearts, we have a lovely post for you today courtesy of my multi-talented friend, Christina Soriano.  Christina is an artist and art teacher living in Manhattan’s East Village.  Thanks, Christina, for spreading the love!  xo

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Love is in the air! Over the past few days I couldn’t help but notice the vast amount of hearts and pink around me. Fortunately, I dig any holiday that allows for making cards…and themed baked goods. Here’s what you can do to have a sweet Valentine’s Day:

1. Make Valentines, of course. Here are some I made the night of the big “blizzard” aka nemo.

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2. Host a Valentine-making party! I worked with some 3 year olds this weekend and here is one masterpiece in the making.

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3. Go on a Valentine’s cookie hunt. These delectable treats came from News Café in Union Square and Crumbs.

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4. Meet a beautiful stranger and buy them a box of custom sweets from Zucker Bakery on East 9th st.

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5. Or go to your local drugstore and get one of these. Love is packaged in all sorts of ways!

photo (12)Have a lovely holiday! Keep in touch!

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twitter & instagram: @sorianodesigns

Keep In Mind

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February 12, 2013
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We’re both feeling a bit distracted over here this week.  With our attention scattered in a few different directions, we decided to each take a moment and set an intention for the days ahead.

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Farrell:

Release all fears.  Embrace the generosity of others.  And relax into the moment.

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Lauren:

Don’t take anything too seriously.  Have fun with whatever is.

Picturesque

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February 11, 2013
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An eventful weekend, no?!  Hoping however yours went, you’re feeling refreshed and ready for the week ahead.  As you know, every Monday we post the pictures you send us – and often throw in a few of our own.   Hope you enjoy this week’s batch.

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Laura – Paris, France
January 27, 2013: The Pro-Gay Marriage march in Paris
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Juani – Cleveland, Ohio
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Sasha – Udaipur, India
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Jo – Williamsburg, New York
The blizzard was pretty tame, but this guy is wild!
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Farrell – Denver, Colorado
On the wall at the Denver airport
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Send us a photo of yours for next week.

Lauren (at) sisterdisco.com / Farrell (at) sisterdisco.com

One Word, Two Ways: Short

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February 9, 2013
One Word, Two Ways
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lauren1These two short films are both so sweet and a perfect way to pass these cold, snowy days.  Take a peek!

the Scared is scared from Bianca Giaever on Vimeo.

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“Words are a pretext. It is the inner bond that draws one person to another, not words.”

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“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”

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“Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.”

-Rumi

Game On

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February 6, 2013
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I found these pre-1925 vintage sports photos (here) a few weeks ago and have been waiting to post them.  This first one might be my favorite; it has also been the wall paper on my laptop since just after New Year’s.  I mean, look at these guys.  I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

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Washington, D.C., circa 1911. “Georgetown basketball.” Georgetown Preparatory School junior varsity.

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Ice-hockeying women in bathing suits. Minneapolis, USA, 1925.

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Two sheets to the wind circa 1900. “Sailing on the beach. Ormond, Florida.

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July 29, 1922. Newark, New Jersey. “Girl athletes to sail on Aquitania. Stine, Sabie, Gilliland, Batson, Snow.” Contestants bound for Paris, France, and the first international track meet for women.

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October 4, 1923. Washington, D.C. Danish athletes at the Pension Office Building

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Sibyl Marston. 1910-1920.

Birds of Paradise

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February 1, 2013
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I’ve gotten into a fairly bad habit of bringing my laptop into bed and surfing the internet for way too long when I really should just go to sleep. However, there have been some worthwhile finds, such as this birds of paradise project video from The Cornell Lab of Ornithology. You’ve got to see these birds in action and check out their beautiful and bizarre behavior.


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