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Stephanie D and Elizabeth McGorty are now friends Feb 27, 2011

Elizabeth McGorty commented on Stephanie D's blog post 'Officially Done'

This is a lovely post. Congrats on completing the Challenge. It was clearly a rewarding enterprise for you -- it always is for me (this is my third year). You're a star!

Feb 27, 2011

Sarah O'Brien left a comment for Elizabeth McGorty

hello hello, even though I sent you a message like a few seconds ago. I just thought I would stop by and say hello and happy new year! Hope all is well.

Feb 14, 2011

Elizabeth McGorty commented on Traci Schauf's blog post 'Can't mend with missing parts'

Can I just say how impressed I am by you? When it's this cold I try to stay indoors as much as possible, it's very cool that you're biking (and great exercise, of course!). I also love that your whole family engages in cooking - this…

Jan 16, 2011

Elizabeth McGorty commented on Audris Wong's blog post 'One Year Later'

AUDRIS!!! Wow I was thinking about you this week -- with the Plan gearing up -- and wondering how you were. I'm so glad you're back and blogging! I've missed you! Best wishes for 2011 -- as we continue down the path. xoxo

Jan 1, 2011

Carole L commented on Elizabeth McGorty's blog post 'Year-End Review: Keep Up The Good Work'

Lovely post! I can relate to your frustrations about being "behind" in terms of accomplishments. At 31, I am still searching for my place in this world and it's not easy. I often feel like I'm just waiting around. …

Dec 30, 2010

Carole L left a comment for Elizabeth McGorty

Thank you so much for reading my post and for being to first to add me. I look forward to reading your blog!

Dec 30, 2010

Elizabeth McGorty updated their profile Dec 30, 2010

Year-End Review: Keep Up The Good Work

It's been a minute since I've written a blog post in response to an Action Plan daily pledge. And this week -- the closing of what's been quite a remarkable year (that started on a good foot with the 2010 WLAP!), as well as the opening of what will be my 30th year of life, it seems appropriate. Review, consideration, meditation -- it's an important part of the journey. A light tap on the shoulder, "hey, remember me?" Oh yeah, I know you, you're that issue that needs to be confronted in order to…See More

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Elizabeth McGorty commented on Christine's blog post '"Re-Introduction", Or "Nice to Meet You (Again)"'

Another great post, Christine -- I'm so with you on the preparation. I look at this as a fun project, and I like to look the part. :) May I suggestion the Moleskin Passions Wellness Journal? I discovered it in an issue of Whole Living…

Dec 30, 2010

Elizabeth McGorty commented on Traci Schauf's blog post 'Eager to begin'

Good for you, girl! You're going to do great! I'm super excited about the Challenge myself, spending these last three days preparing -- and I'm spending it in sunny Southern California (a blog about this is forthcoming),…

Dec 30, 2010

Elizabeth McGorty commented on Traci Schauf's blog post 'Lights of my Life'

Such beautiful musings, Traci.

Dec 8, 2010

Elizabeth McGorty commented on Traci Schauf's blog post 'A berry good Grandma'

Mmmm, that sounds delish, and pretty easy to make. I may try to make this on Thursday, actually... I loooove using my Cusinart processor! Have a wonderful Turkey Day, Traci!

Nov 23, 2010

Elizabeth McGorty commented on Traci Schauf's photo

Traci, wow, this is absolutely gorgeous. Oh, how I wish I could have joined you!

Morning on the Buffalo

Nov 23, 2010

Elizabeth McGorty commented on Chintana's blog post 'Feast on your life'

A lovely post!

Nov 22, 2010

Elizabeth McGorty commented on Whole Living Action Plan's blog post 'Tuesday, November 16: Enjoy a Movie Night'

Oh my Goooddd, Vertigo is my favorite film of all time! I think I'm going to watch Brief Encounter tonight, and then go see the play in a couple of days!

Nov 16, 2010

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Occupation: http://arsdramatica.blogspot.com

Hobbies/Interests/Activities: The Arts. History. Classic Cinema. European Culture. Ancient Civilizations. Chocolate. Maps. Tea. Baking. Observing. Wondering. Wandering. Exploring.

Do you have any food allergies?: No

Do you follow any special diets?: Vegetarian, Organic

How do you stay active?: Yoga, Running, Swimming, Weight-Training

How are most of your meals prepared?: I cook for myself, Someone else cooks for me

What’s your proudest health-related accomplishment?: Eradicating the carnivore within. Aaaand, giving up bread for Lent 2010!

What's Your Whole Living Goal?: Finding joy and grace.

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Year-End Review: Keep Up The Good Work

Posted on December 30, 2010 at 12:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

Review, consideration, meditation -- it's an important part of the journey. A light tap on the shoulder, "hey, remember me?" Oh yeah, I know you, you're that issue that needs to be…

Strangers on a Train

Posted on September 19, 2010 at 11:00pm 3 Comments 0 Likes

To close a fabulous summer, I spent the last week of August in Montreal, Canada with one of my best friends. I travelled by train on Amtrak's photogenic Adirondack Route, a straight shot north through New York state by way of the Hudson River and Lake Champlain; lodged at a eco-conscious hostel in Old Montreal that was bohemian enough (at $25 dollars a night) not to have air conditioning; and met the most extraordinary woman on the journey home.

I'm still marveling at this…

The City vs. the Country: Finding a Happy Medium

Posted on July 26, 2010 at 2:00pm 3 Comments 0 Likes

My very first E-mail handle (big up, AOL) was NYCGirl217. I was 16 years old and obsessed with what us denizens call "the city" (thanks for stealing our flavor, MTV. Oh, and, incidentally, the 217 is my name spelled numerically -- and backwards). Both of my parents grew up in Brooklyn (pops Williamsburg, mum Greenpoint), but followed protocol and bought a house in the suburbs a few years after marrying. They chose a neighborhood right on the border of south shore Queens because of it's… Read more

Act II, Scene 4: The Price of Success

Posted on July 16, 2010 at 5:00pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

I was quite inspired by fellow WL Community member Traci Schauf's recent post in which she reports the aftereffects of voluntarily leaving her job. It's striking, for though I find myself in the same position, I could not convey this news with the same enthusiasm. In fact, until Traci's post, I kept mum entirely (and still feel uneasy blogging about it now). I meekly mentioned a "transition period" in an E-mail to… Read more

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At 6:02pm on February 14, 2011, Sarah O'Brien said…: hello hello, even though I sent you a message like a few seconds ago. I just thought I would stop by and say hello and happy new year! Hope all is well.

At 4:07pm on December 30, 2010, Carole L said…: Thank you so much for reading my post and for being to first to add me. I look forward to reading your blog!

At 12:35am on November 16, 2010, Sarah O'Brien said…: hi there, sorry i am just now responding to your friend request. I'm in my last year of college and this time of the year gets pretty busy. I can not wait until I am done with school, although I am nervous about finding a job after school.

We do have very similar interests! since I see you are in to the arts, what is your favorite artists or style? I am some-what new to the art world. I took a class four years ago in art history and have taken a few classes every semester, I think I like post-modern and expressionist work, but I couldn't tell you who my favorite artist is, I like so many.

And I see you like history, as for me I am getting my major in history and a minor in inter-cultural studies/anthropology. So I definitely have to ask what history do like. I am getting a double concentrated major in the history of women and just a general European history concentration.

I could go on asking questions and discussing things, but I think that will do for now. It is very nice to meet you Elizabeth and I look forward to hearing from you. Have a good night.

At 9:11am on November 15, 2010, Victoria Klein said…: You're welcome - always happy to help :) Let me know what vitamins you end up finding & what soups you make; I'm always looking for new ideas :)

At 7:37pm on November 13, 2010, Victoria Klein said…: Hello Elizabeth :) My apologies for taking so long to reply to your comment/questions. I've tried a few different brands of vitamins. Right now, I'm taking RealFood Organics Her Daily (available online & @ most Whole Foods) - the recommended dose is 2 or 4 pills/days. I just do 2 because taking 4 a day makes the pills quite expensive. I prefer multivitamins that are made with real food - just makes more sense, don't you think? I've been taking RealFood Organics for at least 2 years now & really like them. The other brand I've been thinking about trying is Alive! (they have 2 women-specific versions)

MMm, soup, another one of my favorite subjects! Naturally, I'm going to recommend organic stock over non-organic, which just about every store carries these days. I usually just use Whole Foods version or any organic brand that I can find at my local big box grocery store. If I can't find organic, I at least get a lower-sodium version.

At 8:59am on August 25, 2010, Mary said…: Got your text about the Farmers Market and I am SOOOO happy for you! Be sure to get some heirloom tomatoes-they are addictive!

At 3:49pm on January 31, 2010, Delphine Gledel said…: Dear Elizabeth,

I am very thankfull you left a comment on my blog, so I've been able to know you. I felt so close to what you were so "brilliantly" (? does the word exist, I'm French) describring. It is not easy to let it go and write all what you are going through in you mind on a blog. But reading you made me feel more "linked" than ever to one person in the community.
I went through tough time during the Plan, not because of it, but because of my personal landscape which is kind of collapsing. Paradoxally, I've been trying to stick to the Plan, totally aware it was big support, practising Yoga and preparing my daily soup in a meditative way, but my mind totally up and down. Now I know I am not as below as I would have been if I hadn't had this everyday coaching to help me.
I really feel the necessity to read more and hopefully, I did go on writing, such a necessity.
How could we keep in touch, do you have your own blog?

Take care,

Delphine

At 3:49pm on January 13, 2010, Audris Wong said…: Elizabeth, you really write so beautifully, with such sincerity, humor, and emotion. I spent the last twenty minutes reading all your blogs and I just love them. I think good karma does follow getting healthier, especially when it's your soul as well as your body. Good luck with your continued journey! And I may need a $50 cab ride soon myself!

At 11:08pm on January 11, 2010, Caroline Conway said…: Happy New Year!! Thanks for the comment, it is a huge relief to be reminded that I am not alone in living at home here on LI! And thank you so much for reading my blog, it is also a relief to know that someone out there enjoys it :) I love your blog, too, and totally relate - my twenties have been incredibly exhausting as well, and not the best years of my life or anything cliche like that! :)

At 8:09pm on January 10, 2010, Christine said…: Hey! I just winged it on the homemade almond butter. I took about 1/2 cup almonds, a splash of of canola oil & you could use a pinch of salt if desired. Threw them all in my food processor and pulsed until it turned into a paste, which does take a few minutes. Sorry the measurements aren't too precise... maybe a splash of canola oil was like 1 tbsp and like 1/4-1/2 tsp salt? I used salted almonds so I didn't add any extra. It probably yielded around 1/2 cup, as shown in the picture on my blog. A little bit gritty, but not bad overall!

I've also made peanut butter this way and liked it. You can add in chopped up peanuts if you like a chunkier spread. I keep both the almond butter and PB in the fridge to help them last.

Enjoy!