Had a wonderful Sunday. It started with a hike on the Steep Ravine Trail -so lush after the rains and since it was early on a cold Sunday morning I had the trail to myself almost the whole time. Such a treat! I saw a salamander and mushrooms. I got back and spent a few…

I recently heard about the Celtic Omen Days ritual that sounds interesting. For each of the 12 days from Winter Solstice to New Year’s Day you reflect on a month from the year. Day 1 is January, day 2 is February, etc. Then you go on a walk each day and look for a sign…

I’ve been enjoying walking outside in the cold and foggy weather seeing Christmas lights and decorations that sometimes span the sidewalk. I passed one house where they had a collection of snacks and water for the delivery drivers bringing packages- such a great idea.   I’m often driving home from work when the sun is setting…

Highlights from the week: Family gifts and new bike donations for Christmas at work. Christmas lights in Emmy’s neighborhood. Holiday celebration with piñatas and musical chairs (I got to play too in the adult version!) Going for a walk after the rain and seeing raindrops on roses Checking out an exhibit on abstract art from…

I spent a few days house and dog sitting for a friend of my mom’s in San Rafael. Her dog Rosco is adorable! We got out for walks around the neighborhood and he liked to snuggle in my lap. I got to stay in the sweet little Casita that is attached to the garage. It…

I spent a little time in Windsor doing some cat and housesitting. Saw some great sites on my walks, including beautiful sunrises, Christmas decorations, and some very cool free little libraries – one had a Free little seed library attached! Over the weekend, I got the Christmas tree up and decorated, and the lights up…

I’ve been experimenting with haiku poetry as one of my daily creative works. Here’s a sample: Cosy in my chair Rain quietly coming down Best time of the day ————————————— Is it the coffee Or the thought of the coffee That brings me such joy? ————————————— How can one small change Create waves that roll…

I love the Thanksgiving season. It’s less hectic than Christmas, it’s just about spending time with family which also includes time out in nature. The weather is crisp and cold, we’ve often had rain so things are starting to green up, the leaves on the trees are gorgeous. I can bundle up in warm clothes,…

I haven’t had space emotionally or time wise to figure out what’s next. I often am so tired and just want to do things that make me feel better – though some of them just make me more tired and unsure of myself! I don’t want it to be that I have to completely step…

I’m trying to figure out what’s going to be next for me once this interim position finishes up at the end of the year. I’ve been so overwhelmed and exhausted from the work and dealing with stuff around mom‘s health that I just haven’t had the mental capacity to do much looking into the future.…