Beauty in the Time of Corona: Passing the Peace
March 27, 2020 Has there ever been a time in history when every person in the entire world was on … Continue reading Beauty in the Time of Corona: Passing the Peace
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Nature: Mystery, Wonder & Lessons
Sixteen days after my mother died—almost two years ago—I drove to her favorite beach on the Olympic Peninsula. At the … Continue reading Nature: Mystery, Wonder & Lessons
Points of Light
A wisp of grey cloud is passing across the waning half moon as I sit this morning in my chair … Continue reading Points of Light
Blessed Solstice
I’m sitting in the pre-dawn dark, my only light the electric fireplace, a candle, and the glow of my screen. … Continue reading Blessed Solstice
Give Me a Sign
The strangest thing happened last night as I was pouring water into the Christmas tree stand, having once again managed … Continue reading Give Me a Sign
War Begone: An American Farm Family in World War II
Veteran’s Day My memoir is on hold, waiting to begin whatever has to happen next to get it to a … Continue reading War Begone: An American Farm Family in World War II
Adventure Log: Sourdough Gap via Sheep Lake
I really needed a routine Thursday: coffee shop, yoga, grocery shopping, an afternoon at home. Four days of camping, 24 … Continue reading Adventure Log: Sourdough Gap via Sheep Lake
Adventure Log: Redwoods & Rainier
Just over a week ago, I was walking through the California redwoods. I live and hike through old growth forests … Continue reading Adventure Log: Redwoods & Rainier
