I am in Stehekin, Washington this very moment. Outside this cabin, a barred owl calls out to us, breaking the stillness of the night. And, yes, I have WiFi and so I can blog! I've been coming to Stehekin annually since 2003 with Leslie and Rick. Well, there were three [...]
The most beautiful hands in the world are not manicured, soft, and bejeweled. They are lined, calloused from coal mining, encrusted with farmed earth. At times, they smell of onions and garlic. They are stained with tomato sauce from canning, dotted with wet bread dough, snagged from knitting and crocheting [...]
On March 14, Rick and I attended the Veterans March in Olympia, Washington. The Veterans March took place in Washington, DC, and at every state capitol across the country. The event gave veterans a voice to defend the Constitution and the oath they swore to it. Veterans and all [...]
Happy Valentine's Day! Last week, the 100+ year old maple tree in front of my yoga studio was cut down and removed. The tree was healthy, perhaps too healthy for its own good. Its ever growing roots had lifted the sidewalk. I witnessed a young man trip and fall on [...]
Happy Thanksgiving! I am so grateful to be alive in the here and now. I have so much gratitude for all who are a part of my life. I hope you enjoy this day. I am including something I read to my classes this morning. It really resonates with me. [...]
