Aug 30Aug 29 — Running Journal EntryI had a great run this morning. 5 miles on the middle school track. 55 degrees — I saw the birds they saw me. I even saw 2 ravens. I can tell the difference between ravens and crows now. Ravens are much bigger and their tail are fanned out. Sometimes when I run I notice my shadow and for me — it is my best friend. When I finished running I ran back home down the hill and came across a few middle schoolers walking to school. Every group and individual was friendly and said hi or smiled. Maybe it was an odd sight seeing a red faced lady. When I run sometimes I feel like I’m never been so sure of myself.1 min read1 min read
Jun 11, 2021Lower Lake Camping: Blue Oaks, Bull Frogs, StarsWe took a two night camping trip with the next door neighbors to a Hipcamp an hour north of Napa in a town called Lower Lake. It was HOT HOT HOT — peaking in the mid-90s mid-day. The Hipcamp boasted a 22-acre spread of native California landscape complete with a…3 min read3 min read
Jun 8, 2021AngelsHave you ever thought of intense quick relationships that were once in your life? The friend enters and vanishes into your life like a shooting star. The thoughts that can creep in are — “things aren’t the way they used to be”, “was it something I did?” It’s easy to…1 min read1 min read
May 27, 2021GLOWI recently got acquainted with the idea of feeling a glow after an encounter with someone or an experience. Sometimes when you have a great connected conversation with someone you love — a certain glow can follow you for days. Your heart literally feels warm. The same goes with having a unique connected experience. The same goes for when you do a workout — where you feel the uplift in your body and your muscles are alive. I want glow.1 min read1 min read
Apr 20, 2021The 4 A’sI listened to the Tim Ferris interview with George Mumford who has been a Mindfulness Coach to the likes of Bulls players (Michael Jordan). Mumford spoke about how when faced with adversity or challenge it is important to deploy the 4 A’s. Is there a way to create space between…1 min read1 min read
Apr 7, 2021May (aka: Jack of All Trades For Homesteading)My friend and next door neighbor — May — has always been a source of inspiration. She does what she wants and does not worry about what others may think. She showcases freedom. I sat down with her a few weeks ago to ask her about her process relating to…4 min read4 min read
Mar 25, 2021Today, I Traveled In TimeToday, I received some blood work results from last Monday 3/22 from my doctor — the message was date stamped 3/9. Today, I bought some vegetables at the store with a “packed on 3/25” (tomorrow’s date). Today, I traveled in time.1 min read1 min read
Mar 23, 2021Be the Wind or Go With the Wind?As I get older, I realize just how challenging it is to live a good life and be a good human. We constantly have to read between the lines and figure out what is worthy of energy consumption or mental space. I really appreciate this Greek Philosopher’s quote: “No man ever steps into the same river twice and he’s not the same man.” How do we temper our emotions and make good steady decisions? How much should we trust our gut? How much should I worry about the competition?When we encounter a challenge how much do we talk about it to process it and when do we stop talking so we don’t get stuck? What do I know and more importantly what do I not know? Should I be the wind or go with the wind?1 min read1 min read
Mar 15, 2021SeedsMy past is coming back to me. While passively death scrolling my IG a few weeks ago, I was served a “Plant Gem” ad which sells curated buds with some rare offerings. Each seedling was about $20/ a pop. I sent a link to the shop to my next door…3 min read3 min read
