From up here, on the crest of the hill, the valley unfolds. It’s dotted with vineyards, roaming cows, charming restaurants and jaunty hills. On a clear day I can see acres of blue sky and on a not-so-clear day it’s good too, the coastal fog rolling in and extending its puffy, dark grasp into the … Continue reading
It’s true what they say: Some things are hidden in plain sight. Although I’ve walked the Kortum Trail at least a dozen times, I’ve never noticed the labyrinth before. My guess is that it’s less than 100 feet from the trail, but if you don’t know it’s there, you’ll probably miss it. This time, I’m so … Continue reading
I’m in the midst of an experiment this month. I can’t say too much about it since it’s still early days into it. But I can tell you this: I’m playing around with a new tele-circle format for the Women’s Creative Wisdom Circles that makes them accessible to women everywhere, not just in Northern California. If … Continue reading
Forgiveness is very personal. Often a life-long journey. But not an absolute requirement for a whole and happy existence. Everyone applies their own personal meaning to it. What might be forgiveness for one person wouldn’t seem so for another. And that’s okay. There’s no right way to do forgiveness. I think there’s an in-between spot too. Between … Continue reading
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You wake with a start and the words are there, formed. Did I dream them, you wonder? (You’re not sure.) All you know for certain is that you’re being called to open your mouth wide and let these words come tumbling out, these words that say so much about how you want to be and … Continue reading
Truth: I can be really good at following the rules. When I was little I couldn’t wait to get up on weekend mornings and rush over to the small park across the street from my suburban home. But my mom had a strict rule about not crossing that street by myself. So she’d take my … Continue reading
I have a confession to make: I’m not exactly a practice person. It’s not that I don’t do things. I walk and write and do yoga. Sometimes I drink a glass of warm water infused with lemon first thing in the morning. I’ve been known to get still and calm with mindfulness meditation. I … Continue reading
Your stories are all of it: comedy, drama, tragedy, memoir. Your stories are more than just a literal recitation of facts and details. Your stories are full feelings, yearnings, curiosities, certainties, uncertainties. Your stories are replete with images, metaphors, symbols. Your stories are populated with fascinating characters. Your stories take you to remarkable places, even … Continue reading
I celebrated my birthday a few days ago and woke up to this photo, texted to me by my husband (who was in the kitchen making breakfast)… Dave had staged it the day before and apparently Max willingly went along. I’m still laughing. That’s always a good way to start a birthday, especially … Continue reading
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