Things came together today. I’m pretty grateful. I really want to take my kids on a summer adventure. My older daughter suggested Yosemite not too long ago. Until then I had been thinking camper road trip. When she said Yosemite, the trip drew into better focus. Yosemite. More than a thousand square miles of mostly …
Month: May 2021
Snippets of GOOD
From an old friend, this quote, recently shared. I think it stands pretty well on its own. Enjoy. I did. Do. "As long as we observe love for others and respect for their rights and dignity in our daily lives, then whether we are learned or unlearned, whether we believe in the Buddha or God, …
A Child’s Wisdom
“This is peaceful” - Levi, my son, as we walked the woods recently with his sisters. Wind in the trees, sound like rushing water. So close to the metropolis of a million people, yet a world away too. Well-worn dirt paths, trails much traveled, loved. These places, those I want to insure my children know, …
Lyrics Post: “The Trees”
Timeless, and fitting. “There is unrest in the forestThere is trouble with the treesFor the maples want more sunlightAnd the oaks ignore their pleas The trouble with the maples(And they're quite convinced they're right)They say the oaks are just too loftyAnd they grab up all the lightBut the oaks can't help their feelingsIf they like …
Blog Like A Tweet: The Return Of Busy Brain
My grandma used to wake up in the middle of the night and work on crosswords or read when she couldn’t go back to sleep. I find myself micro-blogging instead. Would like to get another hour or two of sleep before launching into the busy day ahead. Maybe that’s why I’m awake. Busy day ahead. …
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Through The Trees…Calm
Another take, same place, same feeling, glad to be here, glad to return...timeless...calm...
Through The Trees, Peace…
I find it under this particular tree, coals burning, smoke rising, food cooking...peace...
Through The Trees, Comfort…
I find it there, under the canopy, safety, security, comfort...
Trail Time, Castle Rock
~71 years Quite the day. A few hours out and back. Kids did great. Climbed rocks. Ate every veggie snack. Learning how to appreciate “outside”; keep going back.
Barefoot
A little more relaxed, maybe a lot. Barefoot. When I get up, get ready, dressed for they day, keeping it a little chill before the storm of the day, barefoot. Get home after the day’s doings, first thing, shoes off, socks off, home again maybe where ever I am, barefoot. An old friend taught me …
1/2_Full, All GOOD 