I had the great good fortune of having a close and loving relationship with my parents. My childhood, like any … Continue reading The Dance of Joy and Sorrow

In August of this year, I’m going on a week-long bike ride with Bike The US For MS. We’ll be … Continue reading BTUSFMS Training Day #1

My parents moved from rural Minnesota to suburban Southern California when I was five months old. I’ve now lived almost … Continue reading Living Connected

I was saddened watching the news about the break-in at the Pelosi home in San Francisco and the assault on … Continue reading This, Too, Is Sacred Ground

We live in a cedar and maple forest. I begin most mornings practicing taiji and qigong out on our deck. … Continue reading Falling With Grace

My favorite place to practice taijiquan is among trees. When I became a student in the 1970s, I lived in … Continue reading Dancing Back To Life

I am traveling back in time…by way of commercial airlines. Two days ago I landed in San Diego and have … Continue reading Time-Space Travel

I pass this way on my bicycle every few days, primarily to see this tree. I once sat and watched … Continue reading Eagle Tree

I usually fall asleep within minutes of going to bed. But several weeks ago, I lay wide awake for two … Continue reading The Yes Or No Question

I’m within a few weeks of retiring as the Brand Historian of a hundred-year-old company. History is an odd duck … Continue reading Time Is An Old Growth Forest