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DECEMBER 11, 2010 3:41AM

Liberation!!!

Dear Oprah,
This isn't something I talk about openly, at all! But, I think it's important and I think, after I did...what I did, and started opening up a dialog with other women about...what I did, I think we should make a movement. I know if there is one person… Read full post »
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DECEMBER 8, 2010 11:35PM

Sweata weatha!!!

Dear Oprah,

No, it's not an inside joke, but if you know me, you know I LIVE for Saturday Night Live and the talk show with the two chicks from Brooklyn (Maya and Amy). They tawk about sweata weatha in NY. I love the 'accent' and I love the sketch… Read full post »

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OCTOBER 9, 2010 11:37PM

Phases...

Dear Oprah,
You still haven't come to my class. Aren't you in Santa Barbara now? In your big house with your fabulous dogs? I'm just a hop, skip, jump and 60 miles from you now. WAAAY closer than Chicago.
But alas, I still wait for you.… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 2:48PM

Here's how I date...

Dear Oprah,

Here is how the day in the life of Laurie is when I have a date.

Day of, wake up at 6AM to start my day. I do this everyday. With all the time in the world before my first client, I am still struggling with 15 bags and… Read full post »

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 6:44AM

9/11...hmmmmmmmmmm

Dear Oprah,
Congrats on entering your last season. I wish I could watch it but I'm sans TV since my recent break up with, um, very many material things in this still 'tough' economy.

But right now, I miss my dad.

My Mom and sis are off to the Toronto… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 12:38AM

Overcoming Obstacles....

Dear Oprah,
The idea of revisiting the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is not the most up-beat thing to talk about in a yoga class. But, I think it's important, as always, to revisit the past to see where we came from.
First - where we are now...from so long ago,… Read full post »
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AUGUST 26, 2010 2:52AM

When the dog bites...

Bite back!

***Warning...this is a stream of consciousness rant that needs...to come out.

Dear Oprah,

I believe that we draw certain happenings into our lives so that we can learn the lessons we need to transcend beyond our current circumstance into a higher plane of consciousness and awareness.

This

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AUGUST 13, 2010 3:42AM

The day the sun rose twice...

Dear Oprah,

That title sounds beautiful, right?

Well, I wasn't around 65 years ago when that statement meant something altogether different.

Get some popcorn and go to the bathroom. This is a long one. I tried to edit it down, but so much needed to be said, so suck it up, prepare… Read full post »

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AUGUST 13, 2010 12:55AM

All we are saying is....

Dear Oprah,

You still haven't come to take my class. I'm waiting. Nicole Kidman and Alicia Silverstone have taken my class...multiple times. They have both been on your show, so what's the hold up?
I think you will like the new direction my classes are taking.
Each class I look
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JULY 31, 2010 11:58PM

In God we trust...

Dear Oprah...
You will never look at money the same again.
As I start to cross over my blogs from writing to you and writing as, um, a superhero at ladyyoga.org (lady yoga, superhero), it is important to mention...ad nauseum that my mission is to bring yoga into the everyday. By… Read full post »
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JULY 28, 2010 1:29AM

4 3 2 1 Earth below us drifting falling floating weightless calling calling home...

Dear Oprah,

Finally, we landed on the moon! Did you hear? Well, in this week in history, almost 4 decades ago we reached technological advances we didn't think possible. And to think, I still can't figure out how to tweet but we've been to the moon and back a bunch… Read full post »

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JULY 22, 2010 12:07PM

http://www.good.is/post/project-create-an-infographic-about-childhood-obesity-submissions/

My super talented cousin has composed a graphic design that'll knock your socks off. Log in and comment for this Uber talented lady and get her to the whitehouse!!
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JUNE 23, 2010 2:01AM

Have you ever?

Dear Oprah,
Have you ever gotten food poisoning and can never go back to eating that food again?
Have you ever been hurt by a boy or a friend and forgive them but never forget?
Well, I have.
And, although I still enjoy eating the spinach and artichoke dip at California Pizza Kitchen, I…

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JUNE 23, 2010 12:39AM

You spin me right round baby, right round...

Dear Oprah,
Happy Summer!
It's Summer babies and the sun has spun its magic core and rays right round us full circle.
Celebrate it's path and reflect on your own full circle and path of your life. This is the longest day of the year and when the energy we put forth…

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JUNE 7, 2010 7:41PM

Have you EVER thought...

Maybe I'm Jesus? And I don't know it? And I've waited all this time? And all these people are waiting? And I'm back? And I'm a little late? Oops...

Dear Oprah,
I'm not putting myself on a pedestal, but I woke up the other morning with red
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MAY 26, 2010 5:32AM

People say she's crazy...

She's got diamonds on the souls of her shoes........Paul Simon...Oh,

Dear Oprah,
Dad is on my mind...
always.
Especially now...
because when I reach for solace,
I go to CVS.
That's where I find my yoga.
That's where I find my peace, the light and organization...
Gimme a freakin' moment I can collect and… Read full post »
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MAY 22, 2010 2:03AM

Real Yoga...

Dear Oprah,

I'm living yoga. Right now, sitting here, still sweaty from a great class at a new studio opening in Santa Monica, with a super and inspiring teacher and friend. I love my life and can't wait for what's next.

Dear Oprah,

My life is in the toilet. Life sucks and I'm scared

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MAY 13, 2010 3:06AM

Remember the pickles...

Dear Oprah,

Often, we are given choices.

Palm opened.

Pretty.

Enviable.

Deceiving.

Choices.

Often, we are revealed options.

Go here and find this. Take this and find that. This path. That path. This will lead you to the… Read full post »

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MAY 4, 2010 1:57AM

Introducing...Lady Yoga...

Dear Oprah,

Ok, you all are wondering, laughing, questioning, what the heck is this girl doing? She has changed her name from Laurie Searle to Lady Yoga.

Well here you are, with the explanation extraordinaire.

From a previous blog, I mentioned that there was a dear student who called
… Read full post »
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MAY 4, 2010 1:20AM

Coffee or gas...

Dear Oprah,
I am running on empty, physically, emotionally, and autolly. I know. I just made that word up.
I literally started thinking...ok, Starbucks has short, tall, grande, venti, what about IV, a hook up that is consistent and steady to keep me going my long 16 hours a day of… Read full post »
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MAY 4, 2010 1:17AM

Fitness architect...

Dear Oprah,
I'm a fitness architect.
After the loss of a major client back in January, I've had to be resourceful....and clever.
Over the last few months I've been exposed to so many gyms, studios, people, personalities, needs, that I can honestly say that from my education and experience, I'm a fitne… Read full post »
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MAY 4, 2010 1:12AM

Call Girl...

Dear Oprah,
I'm a yoga call girl.
As of late, I have been at the call of studios around town to teach when they need someone.
I need to make money. But more than anything, I won't do anything to make money if it doesn't make me feel good too.… Read full post »
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APRIL 7, 2010 6:15AM

Otherwise known as other...

Dear Oprah,
I'm other.
Nice to meet you.
I don't know how to consider myself, but as I've just discovered on the wonderful site www.pandora.com, by putting in the artist Uffie, that that kind, her kind of music, my kind of music, right now is considered OTHER.
What does that mean exactly?
I liked her on… Read full post »
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MARCH 29, 2010 2:57AM

everyone's race...

Dear Oprah,

I'm not much of a watcher.

Like you, I like to be 'in' it. To be in something is to be a part of something.

At least, that's what I've always thought.

I was a bit snobbish when moving to LA. Always a runner, people used to… Read full post »
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MARCH 17, 2010 12:15AM

angel vs. devil...

Dear Oprah,
Here's the deal, it's all about when you get me or when I get you.
I'm the nicest person ever and then I make a mistake and I'm the most miserable person ever.
The verdict, don't judge in the moment, yourself or others.
Case in point, I'm walking home from yoga… Read full post »
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