I took a break from setting up the house and went to the local spa called Ten Thousand Waves, a gem of serenity, hot tubs, massages and an authentic Japanese koi pond. Upon arrival you are given a kimono, flip flops, an unlimited supply of towels and are told which pools require bathing suits and… Read more »
Change might look like it happens in an instant, but it has been percolating for a long time before it finally appears. As I read some of my writing in the last few years, I realize that looking at my life and hoping and dreaming of ways that it could be different paved the way… Read more »
What a strange place this is. Santa Fe is called “The City Different” and “The Land of Enchantment.” Now I know why. It is like Pleasantville, except more genuine. My electrician also promotes the county fair. My waiter doubles as a real estate agent. I was taking out the garbage and a plumber driving by… Read more »
Let me tell you about the mistake I made. Actually, it was two mistakes. I never had a garbage disposal before. Last night, I stuffed old chard, one-half lemon, cantelope rinds (cut up), and a wimpy head of lettuce down the disposal. It was fantastic! Gone in a few seconds, until I turned it on… Read more »
A Qigong master tells us that we have to step back before we can move forward. In martial arts a punch begins with a step backward. A pitcher winds up before he releases the ball. Momentum doesn’t come from standing still. Stepping back is part of forward movement, a cycle that is alive and creative…. Read more »
Tonight I went to a cultural celebration for peace in the middle east, called Salaam-Shalom. This event featured sixteen Palestinian and Israeli girls ranging from fifteen to seventeen-years-old who attend a three-week long camp in Santa Fe. The purpose of the camp is to recognize and empower women as future leaders. The girls learn how… Read more »
Driving for an hour over parched, rolling hills, with my daughter asleep at my side, we finally arrive at Ojo Caliente – hot mineral springs deemed sacred by indigenous Native Americans of northern New Mexico. Tranquil and serene, only whispering is permitted when soaking in the tubs, it is a gem in the middle of… Read more »
My daughter came to help me unpack and get settled. She’s my first visitor, and she arrived (after spending the night in the Denver airport) the day after I moved in. We worked harder than either of us could have imagined, unpacking 70 boxes and making countless trips to the local UPS store to drop off… Read more »
Every morning when I go outside I feel like I am on a camping trip in the mountains. The cool, fresh air is invigorating. Birds chatter from pinyon tree to tree. A baby bunny munches on weeds peeking out from the gravel in my yard. Grass is a luxury in this dry part of the… Read more »
Nothing says “Welcome to my home” like flowers, and today I planted the first pot. I don’t have a bed or clothes or a spoon, but I have flowers! The other day, I was walking down the street and introduced myself to a neighbor who was outside. After talking for awhile he invited me to… Read more »