Creating A Garden Sanctuary
Spring has finally arrived at the Big Lonely Ranch. It was a long winter, and the warmer weather is very welcome. Spring has also arrived in a burst of color at our new second home, the Beach Cottage, where I … Continued
Forest Bathing, Guatemala-Style
I may have mentioned a time or two how much I love being out in nature. Guiding a group in Forest Bathing makes me especially happy and this week was a special treat. I’m spending the week in rural Guatemala … Continued
Great (and not-so-great) Expectations
Expectations can be good. You expect to be treated with respect by a friend, family member or partner. You expect employees to arrive at work on time. You expect to reach your financial goals. Expectations can be self-motivating, and help … Continued
Sorry Fall, Spring Wins!
Okay, I know I waver between Spring and Fall, but I’ve made a decision (for now at least). SPRING is my favorite season! And yesterday was one of the best reasons I can think of. You see, yesterday was the … Continued
What a Trip
This week, I’m excited to share the words of a very wise and inspirational person in my life, none other than my husband, Tim (or JT as I like to call him). Tim has a way of looking at the … Continued
We did a Thing!
Tim and I did a thing recently. We bought a “beach cottage” in Newport, Oregon. Well, we call it a beach cottage. It’s really an older doublewide mobile home in a community of mobile homes. And … it’s a seven … Continued
A Bit of Today, All Year Long
Today marks the first day of spring with the arrival of the vernal equinox at about 2:24pm in my area. You’d never know it by my local weather forecasts, so this day brings hope of longer days and new life … Continued
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Blah, Blah, Blah
While my Monday blog is important to me and I make it a top priority, you may have noticed I’ve been missing these last couple weeks. That’s because I had to prioritize a few other things, like heat and water … Continued
Whatdaya Mean I’m Being Human?
There was a time that I had a very short temper. I know, hard to believe now, and much as I hate to admit, it’s true. Now, after many years of meditation practice, I seldom react in anger, even when … Continued
Is Procrastination Your Thing Too?
Oh! Well hello there Monday! I wasn’t expecting you so soon, yet you continue to arrive right on schedule. You continue to arrive, despite the fact that I am only now writing my Monday morning article (although to be fair … Continued