Sisters! My maternal grandmother was one of five daughters (plus she had brothers). My mother was one of five daughters (plus she had brothers). I am one of five daughters (minus any living brothers). And so it goes. I have two remaining sisters: Nora Brown, née Onofria Brunogallo, and Zina [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Today is Day 4 of 21 Days to Kalm. Our theme for the day is Focus. Here is your 16-minute guided meditation for today. Yes, it's a little longer than the previous ones. Try this meditation lying on your back with your legs over a bolster (if you have one) [...]
Hello, I am back from two fabulous weeks in Costa Rica. And am now organizing and planning for the week ahead. Included in this blog are bird photos taken by Rick, by our birding guide Dylan, and by me. There's also some information about a Valentine's Day Workshop I am [...]
