Category Archives: Weekly 2

Journey to Alaska – Post 5 – Frozen in Motion

You know the old saying that “nothing is guaranteed/consistent/unchanging except for change itself.”  When thinking of dramatic changes in the vast landscape and web of life in Alaska the words motion and migration come to my mind.  The ever-daunting glaciers … Continue reading

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Journey to Alaska – Post 4

When the grand vistas are not visible you can always focus in on the small details, and they can be just as magnificent.  That is exactly what I had to do on my foray into Denali National Park which began … Continue reading

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Journey to Alaska – Post 3

In Native American Medicine traditions it is said the Bear is the keeper of the dream time, and she stores the teachings of dreams until the dreamer wakes up to them.  Many tribes have called this space of inner-knowing the … Continue reading

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Journey to Alaska – Post 1

 I think John Denver was right when he sang about the sight of eagles flying: such a sight makes our lives full, rich and blessed.  The size of their wing span and their silent gliding is magnificent.  I would love … Continue reading

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June Week 1 – Colorfest on the Coastline

One of my favorite chants constantly on my lips and in my heart begins with the words “O Great Spirit, Earth, Sun, Sky and Sea.  You are inside and all around me.”    In particular these words resonate within my being … Continue reading

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May week 5: On the Rocks – our future!

On the rocks may be the way to order your Long Island ice tea or scotch, but for me that is my low tide mantra. Ochre Sea Stars, Blue Mussels, Keyhole Limpets, Giant Green Anemone, Nuttall’s Chiton, Goose and Leaf … Continue reading

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May week 4 – Full Moon rising from every direction

The New Moon always rises at sunrise. The first quarter Moon rises at noon. The Full Moon rises at sunset. The last quarter Moon rises at midnight. Moonrise takes place about 50 minutes later each day than the day before. … Continue reading

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May week 3 – Butterflies and Blooms

Long are their flights and short are their lives!  Butterflies. The Butterflies and Blooms Exhibit at the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park has returned.  You can get close enough to the butterflies to look directly in their eyes. … Continue reading

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May Week 2 – Happy Mothers Day with bugs and buds!

Malika Saada Saar is the Director of the Human Rights Project for Girls and a co-founder of the Rebecca Project for Human Rights, an organization that advocates for dignity, justice and reform for vulnerable families.  Makers.com recorded her Mothers Day … Continue reading

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May week 1 – Orchre Stars and friends.

The Ochre Star is a wonderful subject at low tide.  You will often see them near mussel beds since it is one of their sources of food.  I prefer mine steamed, thank you!  The stars can be orange or purple … Continue reading

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