This weekend my daughter and I took our first trip up to Tahlequah, OK to float on the Illinois River like so many Oklahomans before us – and it was a lot fun! Continue reading “Saturday in Tahlequah on the Illinois River”
My friend, Wendy, and I went to District House Coffee’s Dirty Little Latte Art Throwdown – a competition of latte art, TO THE DEATH! Okay, maybe not that last part, but it was a lot of fun. Continue reading “Dirty Little Latte Throwdown”
I have been to the Wichita Wildlife Refuge many times, but never made it up to Mt. Scott. Until today! Continue reading “Visiting Mount Scott”
My sister, daughter and I drove to St. Louis, Missouri from Oklahoma to visit the awesome, Washington State University in St. Louis (WUSTL). That school is so sweet. Continue reading “Washington University in St. Louis”
I left 2016 with some anxiety, just lingering worries; little thing after little thing building up into a giant emotional rainstorm. However, the New Year is a nice starting point to begin fresh again; even if it is technically just another day. Continue reading “Horseback Riding for the 2017 New Year”
I have that travel bug. I just want to fly somewhere — and hike. Yes, I would like to hike someplace beautiful. Continue reading “Travel Bug”
Dwelling in the present moment, We can see so many beauties and wonders right before our eyes–a child’s smile, the sun rising, the autumn leaves. We can be happy just by being aware of … Continue reading “Thich Nhat Hanh´s Gathas”
I love to go hiking and take snacks along the dirt trail me with. Cliff Bars are great, trail mix, protein bars, etc. I found a nice recipe for quick 5-minute protein truffles. When can you go wrong with truffles? Like, never. Continue reading “Take a Hike with Quick 5-Minute Protein Truffles”
As this year’s pilgrimage is quickly approaching, I yearn to be with my monastery group again in Taiwan. Not this year though. I will be with all of them in thought and volunteering at our home monastery while they are away.
Everything needed for five and a half months on the Pacific Crest Trail.
