Perfection is so overrated, don’t you think? I like to say I’m “perfectly imperfect” meaning I accept myself just as I am, with all my flaws and imperfections. Imperfections are what make us more interesting, special and unique. All those … Continued
It’s Fire Season in the Central Sierra. Until about ten years ago or so, Fire Season never used to be a thing. Now, it takes it’s place alongside the calendar seasons and tourist season. It’s everyone’s least favorite season, and … Continued
“How about this one?” my daughter said. The dog she was pointing to stood out from the rest. Nearly full grown, she wanted to be near the others in her kennel at the animal shelter, following them around almost to … Continued
The other day, our breakfast table conversation centered around the subject of routine. Neither of us like routine, however I understand that routine likes me. I operate better with a routine, accomplishing more, creating healthy habits and feeling less frenzied. … Continued
July 7th is Global Forgiveness Day, a day set aside to reconnect and move beyond hurts. And in forgiveness, we let go of the burden of anger for real or perceived wrongs. It’s a gift to yourself, a gift of … Continued
Photo Credit: Day Schildkret Over the next year, I’ll be sharing a bit about a new course I’m taking called “Morning Altars.” This is a full, year-long class that meets weekly for a couple hours and then we meet for … Continued
I love long days of sunshine, and so the first day of summer is special to me. This year, summer begins at 2:14 am PDT on Tuesday, June 21 here in the northern hemisphere, also known as the Summer Solstice. … Continued
Last week was a travel week for my husband and me. We spent a week in Houston along with 11,000 other Rotarians from around the world for the Rotary International Convention. It wasn’t the best week of travel. While waiting … Continued
Recently, I spent a spectacular spring day in one of my favorite places, with a beautiful group of women, including my friend Kellie Flanagan. We were forest bathing. Kellie is a staff writer for the local Mariposa Gazette newspaper and … Continued
In the midst of yet another senseless act of violence, how are we ever to move forward? Because the reality is, we can’t go back. How do we come together, putting aside our differences for the greater good? I’m a … Continued