Beauty on Steroids

Just got back from our yoga session. It is deeply satisfying to see everyone deepening their yoga practice.  Everyone has become stronger and more flexible.  The Om at the end of the session makes me think that a group of Gyuto monks has silently entered our room to join in [...]

2015-09-24T09:05:45-07:00September 24th, 2015|friends, Hiking, nature, Photography, retreat, Travel, Yoga, Yoga Adventure, Yoga Retreat|

Inimitable Day at Fontana Hot Springs!

Yesterday was one of those days that's hard to describe.  I was already wondering how I would describe the day, but then I looked at the fun and unusual array of photos and see that they will tell most of the story! We started the day with yoga.  The focus [...]

2015-09-23T09:44:16-07:00September 23rd, 2015|Culture, friends, Health, Hot Springs, retreat, Travel, Yoga, Yoga Adventure|

Iceland’s Second Largest Glacier

Sometimes I wonder if we are the only people in the world who would go to the second largest glacier in Iceland while being all bundled up, walk around on the slick icy surface of the glacier, walk over the occasional piles of ash, and who would laugh and feel [...]

2015-09-22T17:08:51-07:00September 22nd, 2015|friends, Hiking, nature, Photography, retreat, Travel, Yoga, Yoga Adventure, Yoga Retreat|

The Forest Breathes

I get a natural high from walking along forest trails and this year I have had ample opportunities to be out in nature, hiking through the most alluring landscapes.  Rick and I just got back from our annual trip to Stehekin, Washington with Leslie.  While Rick fished the rivers for [...]

2015-07-28T06:09:46-07:00July 28th, 2015|friends, Gardening, Health, Hiking, nature, Photography, WA|

Summer Solstice

We are fast approaching Summer Solstice.  This is my favorite time of the year.  I love the light, the sunshine, the warmth, and the late sunsets.  Little Renaissance is alive with climbing roses in full bloom.  The garden appears to thrive on neglect and I marvel at how lush the [...]

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