Joy
cold plunge
I went in the ocean at China Beach around 8:30am today. A friend was celebrating her birthday with a cold plunge in the Pacific! The bay by my house was glassy. As I drove past, I glimpsed the sun dancing across the surface. It reminded me of Fallen Leaf Lake near Lake Tahoe. For years,…
Read Morecheryl strayed
I spent the last three days on a writing retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with Cheryl Strayed, 300 women writers & about 6 men. I thought I would be cool, but I was overcome and a bit giddy with how warm, real, generous, funny and witty Cheryl is. Her writing has…
Read Morefarmer’s market
Yesterday I got rockstar parking at the Farmers Market. A local honey vendor I like (but was my second favorite) has a new orange blossom blend, which is now my new favorite. The adorable tomato guy with the most gorgeous, best-tasting tomatoes was there. I didn’t even have to wait in line. I can see,…
Read Morelabyrinth
I walk into the labyrinth with this prayer: I can be happy in this life. I walk slowly, intentionally and calmly repreating this prayer several times to myself. I feel the magic of the Marin Headlands. I open myself wider and take in the expansive views from the Pacific cliffs overlooking the fog covered waves.…
Read Moreloosening
A few days ago, I was watering my yard and noticed a hummingbird was following me around. I realized that she wanted a drink of water. It was a hot afternoon. I held the water stream steady and she buzzed in and out of it a few times. I was happy to help her cool…
Read MoreWinter Solstice Light
I took some time today to seek out the light that was available on this Solstice. I put myself in the way of the light to receive warmth and fresh energy. I became more light. I felt the transformation happening between myself and today. I’ve been sick for days and isolating so I don’t add…
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