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 [...]
It is hard to believe that yesterday, in the middle of driving all over Reykjavik, putting the finishing touches to the pre-retreat planning, Julie and I stopped at the beach for a stroll. We were in search of some thermal foot baths we had read about on the internet. We [...]
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 [...]
Below are some dreamy images from Saturday and Sunday's Yoga Day Retreats at Crystal Creek in Issaquah, Washington. The retreat days are filled with an all-level Hatha yoga morning session, a deliciously nourishing lunch, connecting to other people interested in living a healthy and holistic lifestyle, and a two-hour hike [...]
About a month ago, our friends Marc and Carrie asked us if we would like to join them in a beach clean up organized by Washington Coast Savers. Of course we said YES. This was one of our contributions to Earth Day and it felt great to be so proactive! [...]
