Seattle is an amazing city with one of the most beautiful backdrops in the world -- vast expanses of water and majestic mountains rising in all directions. The downtown area roars with skyscrapers and cranes building even more of the tall geometric shapes, while the surrounding hills provide endless rows of condo and apartment buildings as well as houses that started popping … [Read more...] about The 10 best views of the Seattle skyline
Even birds with clipped wings can fly…
Travel in the time of Corona Virus It's official lockdown time here for me in Seattle. For a bird who's been all over the world on a frequent pattern of new countries, people, places and experiences, this is beginning to feel very real to me. I feel grounded, as if my wings are clipped and I can only hop a few feet away from my nest. When I'm traveling I tend to be out … [Read more...] about Even birds with clipped wings can fly…
Photo Gallery: Pacific Northwest Spring flowers, a salve for our hearts in the time of corona virus
Introduction -- Nature is my medicine Throughout my life, in periods of darkness or profound sorrow, I've leaned into the natural world for help. Love and light always follow, even if not in the manner expected. Whether looking out my back window or actively hiking in a national park --trees, plants, animals and sunlight are my friends, bringing optimism and support that … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Pacific Northwest Spring flowers, a salve for our hearts in the time of corona virus
Photos that make me yearn for the old sod — County Donegal, Ireland
Welcome to County Donegal, located in the wild Northwestern section of the Republic of Ireland. Half of my heritage hails from this part of the world, and I feel a strong sense of connection to this especially mystic region of the Emerald Isle. From North Atlantic surf crashing onto broad sandy beaches to the dramatic contrasts between tranquil lakes and lofty mountains, the … [Read more...] about Photos that make me yearn for the old sod — County Donegal, Ireland
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Éirinn go Brách I hope you're all wearing something green today! In my self-isolation quarantine zone, I have a head of cabbage, bean soup (I don't eat meat) and lots of greens to eat to keep me fortified with the right immune boosting energy. This is a favorite day of mine because I can almost feel my Irish ancestors dancing around me, especially as I eat the … [Read more...] about Happy St. Patrick’s Day
