Some of you may remember the Lonnie Donegan song “Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour.” Annabel and I have always enjoyed playing it together. This time, she decided to take on a new challenge: playing the whole song in Tree Pose! Annabel says that looking in the mirror helps her stay balanced. You will, I hope, forgive the pseudo-English accent of the singer …

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