With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s officially the holiday season. For some of us, this can be a very stressful time. You may feel like your budget is stretched beyond its limits, or you may be missing loved ones. Maybe you … Continued
The first time I saw her, she was wearing a complete outfit of crochet, purple and white, her wavy salt and pepper hair peaking out from under a purple beret. I thought, “this is someone I want to know.” Ruth … Continued
They are two friends who live in different countries, yet they get together often. This time it was to celebrate birthdays. Nadine, who lives in Baja California, was celebrating her 70th birthday. Heidi, from Laguna Beach, had just turned 80th. … Continued
Today, Monday, September 6, 2021, at sundown marks the start of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year that begins High Holy Days (or High Holidays). It’s a time of reflection and fresh starts, a time when we can set intentions … Continued
On Saturday, I had my meditation group over for “Meditation in the Garden.” Jason’s Garden is a place for meditation, remembrance and celebration. It’s a labor of love to honor the life of our son, who we lost last year … Continued
More and more people are discovering the healing properties of nature and, as you might guess, I couldn’t be happier. What sometimes surprises me is the lessons I continue to learn from the forest. I recently took a family out … Continued
Today’s post is the first in a series of articles on what I call the Four Building Blocks of Wellness: Mindfulness, Movement, Nutrition and Community. Community is a subject I talk of often, and I’m starting there because the past … Continued
I recently had lunch with a dear friend whom I have not seen for quite some time. I’ve missed him and the time we shared over a meal was precious. I have missed spending real life time with my community … Continued
I had the best time last week. My grandson and daughter-in-law were here for a visit. They live in North Idaho so I don’t get to see them very often. In fact, my closest family is over three hours away, … Continued
Thursday, April 22 is Earth Day, an internationally recognized day bringing awareness to the importance of taking action to protect our planet. As far as I’m concerned, every day is Earth Day. We can all do our part in reducing … Continued