I’ve been studying my Redwood Sky Walk Steward notes to learn more about the redwood trees. To help me retain the information, I thought I’d share some interesting facts about these magnificent trees with you. 1. A redwood’s shaggy bark can be up to a foot thick. It deters fire and insect damage and protects the cambium, the inner living...
Read MoreThe Beauty of Singing
There are so many stories and images all around us, of pain, suffering, devastation, death, and worse. I thought you might appreciate a reprieve from all of that with a dose of something that feels good. I hope it brings you a bit of peace, calm, and maybe even a little hope. I attended a gathering last weekend that was advertised as a Community...
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Read MoreBe the Light. Spread the Light.
Happy December! This time of the year is all about the light. Chanukah is called the Festival of Lights, with eight nights of candle lighting to commemorate the miracle of the oil. Kwanzaa is celebrated by lighting seven candles to represent the seven principles. Houses and trees are decked in holiday lights. And Jesus was born under the light of the star...
Read MoreThe Threshold Between Winter and Spring
It’a already March, and the first full day of Spring is just two weeks away. I’m usually full of inspiration and excitement this time of year, but today, I’m still feeling the subtleties of winter hibernation. The Heart Sparks Rest and Renewal Retreat was everything I imagined and so much more. We laughed, we lounged, we shared, we made art, and...
Read MoreThis Time of In-between
I hope your new year is off to a healthy and happy start. My January was filled with wellness exams, lunches with friends, Mac clients, romps at various neighborhood parks, a speeding ticket followed by online defensive driving school, new glasses, an unexpected new computer, and the official filing of the divorce papers. Reading through the legal...
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