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What a way to begin 2026! Winter brings some rain to our Central California coast, as does a La Niña year; yet we've had a whollop of heavy moisture for the past few weeks. And, oh yeah, we launch into the Year of the Horse for the Lunar New Year, alongside a feeling of inspiration, hope, adventure, and whatever else makes your heart sing. Rainy days often get a bad reputation. Many see them as gloomy interruptions to plans or productivity. Yet, these wet, quiet moments offer

I wish I could say this was mine; however, it's not. This one, though, gives me great pause and appreciation for how magnificent these things are when filled with greenery, beauty, and potential. Happy 2026! My, oh my, how things shape up when given much love and nourishment. There's been a noticeable shift in our lives that has everything to do with nature and nothing to do with what's on the tips of our tongues. Yes, I'm talking about gardening and creating in the garden ve

Wizard is doing his signature stance whilst staying in our AZ Airbnb. The final month of the year, and I wanted to give a shout-out to my and Greg's mothers. Both of our beloved Moms are in hospice. Both of our Moms have endured month after month and year after year of pain, separation, lack of independence, and above all, missing their immediate families. The good news is they have adapted (somewhat) to their assisted living and memory care surroundings. At first, it was tou

Our hawk friend is having conversations on morning walks. From the very beginning of each day, I am thrust into nature all around. It's such a blessing to walk out my door and feel the cool sea air, listen to the owls hooting to each other from atop the trees, and catch a sighting of this hawk beauty perched on a nearby fence. Wizard first notices the piercing of its squawk, then I see its silhouette before daybreak. Once the morning sun shines right on the hawk's gorgeous fe

Very much so. The energy is palpable around the world. What feels like endings can only usher in beginnings. I do have hope, though....

Sunsets here in these parts are off-the-wall stunning! Summer is the season that everybody and their brother wait for year after year....

Wizard marvels at the sacred Morro Rock on a magical day. Saddle up and get ready. I have a strong announcement--or testament--as it...

Freshly groomed and happy to romp at the beach It feels so great to have a platform where my words can land and stick organically. As I...

My first set of irises in the backyard. These babes have proliferated and given our house such beauty for this month. Ahh, whenever the...

The glory of yellow and Springtime! I love spring, the transition seasons, and the feelings they bring. I am gaga over gardening and...