The Rock Wall: Being Kind in the Face of Conflict
In Mount Shasta, the house we lived in had a lava rock wall in front of it, a defining feature of the property. It was difficult to mow around and…
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Someone Moved
We moved to Phoenix in mid-June. I don’t yet feel at home. The oppressive heat has been wearing on me, but I can see an end to the furnace-inspired onslaught…
Magic of Mount Shasta
I know I am woefully behind on getting an update written. So much to write about, so little time. But I had a really magical experience the other evening. Claire…
Living in Mount Shasta
I was asked by someone if it is expensive to live in Mount Shasta. The answer started unpacking in a number of different ways, so I figured it was a…
Comfort Zones Kill
About 20 years ago, I was working out a lot. My partner and I joined a gym, and as a part of our new membership, we were required to go…
The Guru Within
There is a meadow by my house. On one side of the meadow is a beautiful view of Mount Shasta. On the other side is a slightly obscured view of…
The Blessing of Manjushri
Tibetan monks visited Mount Shasta. I wanted to visit and connect with them, so I went to a meditation. I went to the only one I had time to do. It…
Bring Back Summer
Winter has never really bothered me. I’ve heard people say that as we get older, all we talk about is the weather. So, maybe that’s it. I am old now,…
Shasta Summer
I’ve found my heaven on earth, and it is here. Shasta gives me such a fantastic opportunity to enjoy summer, I can’t imagine living anywhere else. Now that the crazy…