After 25 years of life together, Rick still surprises and entertains me with stories I have not yet heard! Early this morning, while soaking in the hot tub, four deer came prancing by. The lovely deer-parade takes place most every morning. We watched as the morning light played off their [...]
The big screen at Seattle Athletic Club showed Rome's St. Peter's Square filled with people festively waiting for the announcement and the appearance of the new pope. I am always rushing, on to the next class, on to the next place, to the next appointment. However, the sight of so [...]
Little Renaissance. This past weekend, four sisters (Lolo, Marcia, Sara, and Jane) booked a private yoga retreat with us at our sanctuary and home, Little Renaissance, in Ocean Shores. Unfortunately, Jane could not make it after all, but Rick and I were able to delight in the company [...]
I was gifted a beautiful book of poetry by Mary Oliver, Why I Wake Early. This poem describes the experience of early morning yoga in India. I read this poem and I see the sun on everyone's faces while we practice yoga in Rajasthan. I see a hundred salutes to [...]
Kelley and I flew back to Seattle together. I still can see Arvind and Renu waving goodbye to us at the Varanasi airport. Long after we said goodbye and were already in the check in line, I would turn back and could still see Arvind and Renu standing outside their [...]