It was a wonderfully sunny day. For Heidi’s afternoon walk, I had decided to head down to the marina. The sun shone so intensely the water appeared unnaturally blue, nearly indigo. The gulls and Brandt Geese were restless. (and the… Read more
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Escorted back in time
Robins everywhere this morning. Their chatter reminded me of distances and time long ago. There are things like the sweet fragrance of lilacs, the annoying caw of the returning crows in spring, or the smell of percolated coffee that can… Read more
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Forest bathing
“The forest breathes. Listen. It answers, I have made this place around you.” — poet David Wagoner Forest bathing. Translated from the Japanese term shinrin-yoku, forest bathing is also known as forest therapy (each link takes you to a brief… Read more
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the hardest part
the three Mouse-kateers I still miss them. I miss them very much. Yes, Heidi is very much a part of our home and our days, and she’s a very good girl — and loved by us. Even with Heidi here… Read more
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begin the song exactly where you are
Singing bowls are said to produce sounds which invoke a deep state of relaxation which naturally aids a person in entering into meditation. They are a quintessential aid to meditation and healing, and can be found on private Buddhist altars,… Read more
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Photographs never forget
I’m definitely on a roll with getting as many of my unprinted photos off the computer and in print. I write about it frequently here on my blog and the most recent of those posts showed the photo books I created… Read more
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Pockets of happy moments
Simple things remind us of happy moments and childhood times. Carry them in your pocket or have a place where you can be a kid again. Going to a playground, or childhood swimming hole, or a swing, or playing a… Read more
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let the music set you free
“Close your eyes and let the music set you free.” — from Phantom of the Opera Do you remember when Starbucks ran their “The way I see it” project? They asked mostly known individuals to respond with a response to… Read more