Rails and Trails, Blossoms and Bees
“Everything that lives, lives not alone, nor for itself.” William Blake Day 4: Friday Harbor to Dennis’s Highland Garden House, Mt. Vernon Leisurely breakfast outside, yoga and good-byes. Almost at the ferry, we discovered our water bottles were missing. Lisl sprinted back to Juniper’s Lane to get them! Yeah for strong legs! Peaceful, expansive ferry...
Life and Death
Happy May Day! The First of May is celebrated widely and diversely. The Writers Almanac surveys the many different ways May 1st is, and has been, observed across the years. In addition to celebrating, with open heart and all my senses, the earth’s great efflorescing, I like to mark the march of seasons. (Effloresce was my word of the day today. It’s a...
Advent Revisited
Advent is considered “a time of expectant waiting and preparation.” In the Christian tradition it’s waiting for the celebration of the birth of Jesus, Christmas. Many of us, of all ages, are indeed expectantly waiting for that festive event! I love the wreathe with four candles that marks the coming. In this post I would...
Balancing Act
Have you even seen the incredible rock balancing that some artists do? I love them and recently reflected on how they are a rich metaphor for balance in our lives, offering lessons and insights, and questions to ponder. Before I explore the metaphor, have a look at this fascinating time lapse video. The whole site,...
All the Good…
Do you ever wonder what we’re here for? What’s next? How? Where? When? With whom? You know me… I think about these things a lot, and have shared with you many thoughts on my exploration and journey. Here’s one to think about and feel into: I’m just coming off three rich, fun, challenging, delicious weeks...
