We have been experiencing the ups and downs of Idaho weather with complaints of how crazy it has been. Crazy? Not hardly! Back to the weather. I wrote about weather in my last blog post. But on my morning hike today, I thought of something else. I don’t mind grey skies, cloudy days, downpours. Even... Continue Reading →
Sometimes The Truth Really Hurts #Truth
Why is it that often the truth is such a blow that we literally feel physically hurt? Is it my heart? Was it my chest? Or, could it be just my brain? I just don’t know anymore. Our lives have been upended since 2020 with the pandemic. People have changed due to political situations. Rhetoric... Continue Reading →
Thich Nhat Hanh – Beloved Buddhist Teacher
My best memory of the beloved Buddhist teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, is celebrating a Day of Mindfulness at Deer Park Monastery in Escondido in 2014. On my birthday day, too. I will be forever grateful that I was fortunate to listen to Thay teach that wonderful day. In case you are wondering, Thay is the... Continue Reading →
We are Being Abandoned by Our Leaders #Democracy
I woke up with a start this morning from a dream that had abandonment issues. The news of a dear friend with a cancer diagnosis had me in a funk yesterday, thinking about others who have left me in my past. Grief is an odd devil of sorts, popping up when you least expect it... Continue Reading →
#Trailblazing Women of Idaho, Idaho State Historical Society
I was invited to a private tour two weeks ago at the Idaho State Museum to learn about an important exhibit "Trailblazing Women of Idaho". What an experience! I learned so much more than I thought I knew about Idaho. Rather than explain, I want you to go to the museum before this exhibit ends... Continue Reading →
And Yet, Here We Are #BeTheChange
Let’s face it, our lives have been upended since 2019. The do’s and don’ts have been overwhelming, the should and should nots are difficult to keep up with. I for one am exhausted. But it’s not what you think. I am tired of the negativity! I have been telling friends that America has become an... Continue Reading →
My Mind is Blank Right Now #ShockedAtTheWorld
I have been on a hiatus from blogging, mostly because of a few trips. One was to Minnesota to see my sister, another was a road trip to the Bitterroot Valley in Montana. Both trips gave me a much needed respite from the news. Since my return, the news is on a full scale tilt.... Continue Reading →
We Rise By Lifting Others #ShowKindness
I was in a crummy mood, mostly from the news the past few days. I took a time out and noodled on what I could do to be better. I have written in the past about giving daily gifts, right? Thinking about that reminded me about when I was in my 20’s and I worked... Continue Reading →
Get Involved NOW #Volunteer
I was really frustrated last night watching the local news, learning about the continual antics of certain Ada County Commissioners, the two individuals who are making decisions based on their politics instead of science. I am referring to their obstruction to nominating an epidemiologist to the Central District Health Board. I want to scream. Instead,... Continue Reading →
When Conservation at Home Is Imperative #SummerHeatWaveTips
Summer Heat Wave Tips