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
What is Home?
I grew up in Southern California, in a bustling suburb of Los Angeles, surrounded by family and childhood friends. It was my home. When I was 17, I moved to a small town in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Central … 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
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
The Art of Reframing
I’m an observer. I observe my own thoughts and actions and, on a larger scale the human spirit. I observe nature. I observe the interactions between the two. I share what I observe through these writings, not because they provide … Continued
A “Peace” of my Mind
Today, as we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., my thoughts turn towards leading a peaceful life. For me, peace is my purpose in life – to create peace in the world and to teach others to … Continued
Planning Time at the Big Lonely Ranch
It’s winter here at the Big Lonely Ranch (more on the name later). It’s been raining for days (YAY!), the days are short and to top it off, we’re being very frugal with the heat because the gas company somehow … Continued
Storing it Up or Letting it Flow?
In the past week, I’ve been presented with two schools of thought that appear to be very conflicting: 1) save up for leaner times, just as nature conserves for the winter months during times when resources are abundant; and 2) … Continued
A New Twist: New Year’s Intentions
Last year at this time, I invited you to look back on your year, suggesting that you close the year out to welcome in the new (Looking Back on the Year: What Will You See?). So this year, let’s look … Continued