I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in. -John Muir Japanese researchers found that exposure to trees and plants in a forest setting boosts immune function, increases cancer-battling proteins Who knew exactly [...]
two of Cathy's recipes can be found at the very end of this blog entry.... I really enjoy leading the Crystal Creek One-Day Yoga Retreats in Issaquah, Washington. The day retreats take place every spring and autumn at Cathy Pierce's lovely home and yoga studio. Stepping into Cathy's home is [...]
Rick, Leslie, and I just spent a great (extended) weekend in Stehekin, WA. This has become an annual trip and every year is just as good, if not better, than the previous year! We had a little of everything this year. On our first full day in Stehekin a big [...]
Today is Earth Day. The day started out rough. I woke up at 5 am with a severe allergic reaction to something I ate last night. I had to cancel my classes for the day, a challenge considering that my first class is at 6:30 a.m. How do you contact [...]
I wrote this after a beautiful early spring hike with Leslie: Another gorgeous day in Seattle. Warmish and lots of sunshine. Leslie Fichtner and I went up Mount Si. Do you call it a hike, a climb, a workout? Whatever it is, I love it! It is Seattle’s backyard hike. [...]