California sputters to start

Having a vacation be idyllic every day would be expecting too much. Especially if that vacation spans several weeks. My first morning in Ca, I had planned to visit one potential graduate school. In retrospect, I should have scheduled a day to acclimated. Heading into town, I started to feel a touch anxious, which isContinue reading “California sputters to start”

Oahu, second leg

After several fun filled and packed days on the Big Island, I had two days on Oahu, to catch my breath before flying back to California. Considering my intention of this overall retreat / vacation is to rest down and relax, I really needed some down time. I told my Dad this fact, and heContinue reading “Oahu, second leg”

in Muir Woods, thinking of you

the fog tickles emerald moss tantalizing whispers deep-belly moans ancient secrets kept hidden frozen dry rocky soil rooted solid tight spokes of sun stir redwood heart boughs bark branches lips needles dance, jiggle, sing, celebrate life dreamily melts, flows, longing for your warm touch, soft eyes tender caress, kisses, wishes escape lusting after a kindContinue reading “in Muir Woods, thinking of you”

Big Island, day three

Day three found me pondering whether or not to do the hike we had planned. Let’s just put it like this, at times, I can be terrified of heights. And the description of the hike was an acrophobe’s worst nightmare. It went something like this: the hike is pleasant for the first several miles, goingContinue reading “Big Island, day three”

Big Island, day two, part two

Where were we?  Oh yes. We left the Pu’uhonua o Honaunau and headed into Kona.  She assumed that I knew the island, so I was leading the way.  Parking was a mess but we navigated it fine. We tried to get a table at Huggos, a fine dining restaurant right on the water, but theyContinue reading “Big Island, day two, part two”

The Big Island, day two

Having arrived in that curious new world, I was anxious to explore, or rather, anxious to revisit old stomping grounds. Back in 2005, in what was to be an incredibly potent and magical year for me, I visited the Big Island for a week. In that time, I swam with the dolphins (where I wasContinue reading “The Big Island, day two”