Christmas 2011 – Part I

I’ll suggest you simply add the words, “…and it was damn cold” to the end of each sentence from here on out.

Surround yourself with beauty

Before the year is out, I want to lament the loss of my mother once again. Maybe I can find a way to process my grief in 2012 and stop spinning around like a leaf in a pool. Today, after working 5 hours of overtime on a Saturday – New Year’s Eve no less – […]

Waikiki beach: check!

If there were waves like this in Humboldt County, where I learned to surf, it would have been a stellar day!

Train-the-Trainers in Virginia

I’ve already mentioned that I had anticipated being sent on a work trip this summer.

Traveled for a week and found stunning beauty at home

I am a very lucky girl to be able to come home to this!

Superstitions and Highway 88

I decided to continue on the back roads. That decision MADE my whole trip!

Made it to Humboldt

I feel like I belong here. It is truly a gift from her that she has created this sanctuary for me.

Lessons in Gifting

Thanksgiving is about giving thanks, and every time I lost sight of that during the past week was a time when I became disillusioned, fatigued, angry, or sad.

Fabulous French Family!

I remain in awe.

Memphis and Sakkara

Rameses II has won my vote for Most Self-Absorbed Pharaoh