Seattle has been my home for over ten years, and in that time I’ve explored just about every corner of the Emerald City and areas around the Salish Sea. The pandemic offered me a gift of anchoring down and getting even more familiar with the open green spaces in our beautiful part of the world. I’ve always had a special connection to nature, but my mystic heart opened even … [Read more...] about Gardens in Seattle — the 18 best places to go into your own nature
Seattle botanical gardens
Seattle in Summer — the best outdoor things to do
It feels like we wait all year for vibrant sunshine to grace our foreheads and the daylight to last past 9 PM. It’s the perfect time of year to truly enjoy the best outdoor Seattle Summer things to do. While the local joke that ‘the rain doesn’t stop until the day after the 4th of July in Seattle’ feels true for many years, the warmer weather and longer days encourage discovery … [Read more...] about Seattle in Summer — the best outdoor things to do
Seattle in November — 10 easy ways to include nature in exploration
Mud puddles the size of cars are not an uncommon sight in the down season of the Pacific Northwest. When the wind howls and rains fly sideways it can feel like entering into another realm. And with a few more minutes of darkness each day, it might seem like the world is closing in. But November in Seattle can be full of a regenerative spirit, refueling your soul with subtle … [Read more...] about Seattle in November — 10 easy ways to include nature in exploration
Fall in Seattle — 25 of the best outdoor things to do
Fall in Seattle is a glorious time of year! The pace settles down after a busy summer tourist season and a contemplative feeling sweeps through the city. My favorite parks and gardens are still alive with color -- late-season flowers and then the changing leaves. The Salish Sea continues to ebb and flows below moodier autumn skies that can't help but inspire wanderlust … [Read more...] about Fall in Seattle — 25 of the best outdoor things to do
My favorite places in Seattle through the lens of the Major Arcana of tarot
The Salish Sea flows in and out of the waters around Seattle twice every day, infusing life in a cycle that goes back to time immemorial. I've lived here now for ten years and the Emerald City is secure within my being. I've written quite a number of articles on the area -- mostly focusing on the colors and textures of the many green spaces -- but never in a manner that … [Read more...] about My favorite places in Seattle through the lens of the Major Arcana of tarot