My family used to own some property out in the San Juan Islands. We always called it The Island, but it had another name too. Sinclair Island. Childhood Adventures Some of my best and bravest childhood adventures were out there. We were a group of… Read More »Sinclair Island. Learning To Adventure
As fate would have it, I have some complications with my typing fingers today. However, I still have something I would like to share with you. I’ve been thinking about writing a monthly newsletter for quite a while and I’ve decided the time is now! … Read More »Fate and News
There were a few years there, where it seemed like every tour I was on rolled through towns close to Keystone, South Dakota. For those of you unfamiliar with the area, it’s the location of Mt. Rushmore. Touring On most tours, there isn’t enough time… Read More »Seeking Mt. Rushmore
When I first moved to Anacortes, I got to work at a Cat shelter. It was a very special place. Unlike many other shelters, The Cat’s Meow was an old house completely dedicated to creating homey spaces for kitties waiting to find their families. The… Read More »I Give You Kittens!
I finally caught the COVIDs. Somehow, I have been able to dodge the damn thing until now. Gus caught it in the spring. When I was giving him the test, he wet-coughed in my face. I thought I was done for. Jacob got sick, Greg… Read More »The COVIDs
I woke up this morning with a sore throat. And aches everywhere. Also, if I’m being honest, I’m a little grumpy about it. Thankfully it’s pouring down rain outside. It’s a perfect day to snuggle into a cozy chair with a heating pad and a… Read More »Rainy Days and Yellow Flowers
Every year for the past 25 years or so, I have made a cornucopia for Thanksgiving. A good ol’ horn o’ plenty. People really love it. Everyone thinks my baking skills are far more extensive than they truly are. It is pretty cool. And my… Read More »Cornucopia
Thanksgiving is my holiday. For the majority of my adult life, I have hosted the Thanksgiving feast. And I used to go crazy with it! Thanksgiving In Minnesota All of the turkey days that I cooked for in Minnesota began at least a full week… Read More »Rest Stop: Thanksgiving 2022
I put a lot of stock in my dreams. For the majority of my life, my dreams have been connecting me to my deep self. Helping me navigate the tricky waters of myself and the world around me. On Being Overly Sensitive Not knowing about… Read More »Dream Work
There’s something you should know about me: I love spiders. I think they are beautiful and magical and really misunderstood. I think we miss out on a lot of wonder by fearing them. To all of you who are frightened by spiders, they’re more afraid… Read More »Spiders. And Still Room For You.
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