Simple Fried Grain Patties
Here’s a simple recipe for a windy, rainy day like we have in Seattle and all up and down the Pacific NW coast. We even have some high wind warnings for today! I am going to write this and then … Continued
Delegating to Your Team
Did you know that you have a whole team out there eager to help you in any way they can? Their skills, power and expertise are readily available if you know how to ask. Here’s how to access them. I … Continued
Strategy for a Slower Christmas
The year my Christmas nightmares started happening in January, instead of their usual start time of July, I knew something had to change. The nightmares were always some version of the night before Christmas and I didn’t have anything ready. Have you … Continued
Baked Millet with Kabocha Squash
The weather has definitely been colder for the past few weeks here in Seattle. We’ve even had some snow and it’s hanging around for a while because our temperatures are hovering at freezing even during the day. If you haven’t … Continued
Doing the Next Hardest Thing
I spend a lot of time thinking about how to move my life forward in a big way. Sometimes this means deciding to go for something even if it feels like I can’t and even if I don’t want to. … Continued
The Value of the Beginner’s Mind
“In the beginner’s mind there are possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.” -Zen Master Shunryo Suzuki There are many ways to approach beginner’s mind, but today I am going to talk about the concept of clearing your mind … Continued
Macro Find: Marlene Watson-Tara
I have been reading posts from Marlene Watson-Tara for long enough to know that she is a bright light in the world of macrobiotics. I first found her like I find most blogs and websites…while searching for a recipe. I … Continued
Cardamom Pear Crisp
Even though temperatures are in the 80’s this week, we can already smell the first signs of fall here in Seattle. I don’t think I would do well in a tropical climate, particularly because I am in love with the fruit … Continued
Encounter With an Intuitive Poet
On Healing for Teresa There is a stigma about quitting– perhaps we were not good enough, or strong enough, or we gave up. Perhaps we were scared. But then, aren’t we always scared? Isn’t it the fear and our movement … Continued
Letting Your Vision Guide you Forward
Richard Dalstrom, the head pastor at a church in my neighborhood left on sabbatical a few weeks ago. In his sermon right before leaving, Renewing Life by Reducing the Rubbish, he talked about Lewis and Clark’s expedition to find a … Continued