These days, it takes a whole lot of concentration to find a nice meditative state. It's probably because I could really use a bit more deep breathing, relaxing, letting go right now. There's a lot of old "stuff" getting stimulated and it's whirling … [Continue reading]
Some places have a way of making you feel welcome, no matter who you are or what sort of space you're in. Whether frazzled, down-in-the-dumps, or other, this Japanese tea garden has a look and feel that soothes the soul. … [Continue reading]
Lately, with TWO dogs in the house coupled with all the end of school year "stuff", I feel a lot like sweet Ronin… a down-right-tired dog. … [Continue reading]
When you let yourself to release the fear, things happen. Sometimes good things. Other times, different from what we might call good. But we learn, and if we do so without judgement, the joy comes from simply having the experience. I have recently … [Continue reading]
Our Kings Canyon trip is just around the corner -- which makes me a little nervous. I don't have much time to get YaYa geared up and in shape for this challenging trek. Fortunately, we are both motivated to give it our best shot. I'm know that it … [Continue reading]