Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids

Mythic or Real?

Dragons, unicorns, mermaids, sea monsters and more are the focus of an exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan through January 6, 2008. This is the first exhibition to trace the cultural and natural history roots of some of the world's most enduring mythological (?) creatures. Throughout history these beings have sparked the imagination, threatened maidens and sailors alike, thrilled, terrified, entertained and inspired us. The stuff of legends and speculation, the subject of poetry, dreams and nightmares, they arouse a great curiosity and yet they have been nearly impossible to view "in the flesh" -- errr  -- until now?

Allow plenty of time for your visit, there is a lot to see and learn. And what trip to the museum would be complete without a stop at their gift shop. A Red Chinese Dragon Puppet anyone...?

When you get home send me an email and let me know what you think.

October 15 - 21, 2007 is Spa Week

Revive, Refresh, Renew

Spa Week is being celebrated at 400 spas across the U.S. and Canada. These spas will be offering $50 treatments in order to entice the masses to come in and and experience the benefits of a special treatment. This is a great opportunity for you to try something new without busting your budget.

Look at the site to find a list of participating salons in your city. I'm considering a 60 Minute Organic Turkish Hammam Manicure, a 45 Minute Super-Enriched Detoxifying Oxygen Bath, a 50 Minute Zen-Sational Luxury Foaming Scrub, or a 50 Minute Hot Stone or Aromatherapy Massage. . . hmmm, I may have to try several.

Feng Shui Tips for S*x

Now here is some news you can use. Rodika Tchi on About.com has a very interesting article on increasing your ability to improve your s*x life by improving your feng shui.

Here are her tips. Check out the link above to get more meat on the matter ;-)

1. Create your own feng shui sex cure by clearly expressing your intent in a visual format.

Does that mean dirty pictures...?

2. Create a private space that will be supportive of the exchange of sexual energy.

That includes colors, art, scents and anything that increases the "mood".

3. Create a good flow of sensual Chi in your bathroom.

Maybe that means clean the bathtub?

4. Check your whole space for the flow of sexual energy.

Less clutter, more sensual elements. Dirty underwear on the floor is clutter by the way...

5. Increase your personal energy and sexual charisma.

Exercise, diet, you know what it takes.

6. Be clear with your partner about the intent to enjoy sexual pleasure without being romantically involved.

Honesty is the best policy!