My Big DUH Moment

My Big DUH Moment

You know how you shake the snow globe and wait for it all to settle?  Sometimes it takes forever and you shake it again hoping it will settle faster. After my health finally stabilized from the mold exposure and I lost my kitties and any semblance of a personal...
Exploring Meditation

Exploring Meditation

Mondays, January 11, 18, & 25 Shanti Yoga McCall 5:30-6:30 pm $35 for series Studio membership 15% discount Improve your focus and concentration, reduce anxiety, gain personal and spiritual insight. By committing to a 3 night series in sangha, or group support, we...
Finding the Way Home

Finding the Way Home

When I had to get home a fortnight ago for my sister’s death, the journey alone became a mini-epic. Planes are full these days, so the airline was scanning for bump volunteers.  I wasn’t in a hurry, probably the first time ever.  I said yes and texted a...
Little Sister with a Big Heart

Little Sister with a Big Heart

How do you tell people about a death?  I’ve had plenty of practice this year; you’d think I’d know by now.  My sister died.  Younger, ‘little’ sister. She was kind, unpretentious, had an infectious and conspiratorial giggle, and was waiting for medical discharges to...
Respecting the Edges

Respecting the Edges

Especially after moving into massage therapy, I’ve kept an eye on impressions and reputation.  “What?  You’re leaving teaching and working with your hands?”  Right.  Plus meeting people for the first time, having them remove their clothing, counting on mutual trust....