“Then there are those rare days … that dawn with a clarity that muscles its way into every home and studio and office . . . There’s a delicious radiance that seems to come from the things themselves . . .” – David Abram We experienced our first spring-like day this weekend — birds singing,…
Saturday is the first day of winter and the shortest day of 2013. Seasonal shifts can be the perfect time to take a day off from routine or the holiday frenzy. Here are a few simple ideas for celebrating the new season: Observe Make a point of watching the sunrise and sunset. You probably won’t…
August must have been the shortest month in history. At least, that’s how it felt for us as we swirled through a whirlwind of conferences, parties, birthdays, and projects. Fortunately, we also took some time out for a much-needed relaxing family camping trip just a few feet from the Pacific Ocean and a lovely hike…
Thursday, June 20 is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The sun will bathe the Arctic Circle in 24 hours of daylight, and ancient monuments around the world will align with the sun. Seasonal celebrations can be easy and fun. Here are a few simple ideas for welcoming summer this year:…
Winter is the time of promise because there is so little to do — or because you can now and then permit yourself the luxury of thinking so. – Stanley Crawford Oh February. I always find this month a little challenging. Short days. Rain. Fog. Moreover, this February, a host of coughs, sniffles, sneezes, and…
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” ― John Steinbeck It’s hard to find words after the tragic shooting in Connecticut last Friday. I am grieving with the families and the community there. As we, as a nation, reflect on darkness, this Friday in the Northern…