Nature

Time to harvest

August 20, 2011 | 0

These days I am harvesting the wonderful fruits of the seeds of friendship planted in the seasons of yore. In the spring during a fundraiser which brought the community together in a way I have not seen before, I won two unique gifts: a day of fishing with a friend and a harvest of figs [...]

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The Wilderness

August 30, 2010 | 0

I am back after five nurturing days in the wilderness of Yosemite National Park which was both a journey back to nature, and back to myself. O thou who hast set foot in the wilderness of knowledge and taken abode within the ark of wisdom! Not until thou hast grasped the mysteries concealed in that [...]

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Music, nature, and friends complete me

July 6, 2010 | 1

Quick update, for life is speeding yet its appreciation is slow… After an amazing turn out of 35 people for the “Music for the Soul” concert, and a couple of birthday parties, I headed to the Shenandoah National Park to camp in honor of independence, and to listen to Eric Harper’s new brilliant CD. Every [...]

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On Earth Day

April 22, 2010 | 0

On one hand the fact that Earth Day exists is a testimony that there is a problem with the way we treat Mother Earth. One the other hand a single day is not enough — no more that having a Father’s Day is enough to appreciate fatherhood. But we need to start somewhere. My steps [...]

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Once upon a time, childhood took place outside

March 17, 2010 | 0

Once upon a time, childhood took place outside… This rings so true! Growing up in Bulgaria, we always had a garden plot in the city, a vineyard near the city, and orchard and vegetable gardens in both villages I spent time — where my mom and my dad were born. My interactions with the gardens [...]

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Hiking adventure and gratitude

October 31, 2009 | 1

I had a wonderful day hiking Old Rag Mountain in Virginia. I find that being close to nature in the company of a wonderful friend is so nourishing. We shared a beautiful adventure, beautiful vistas, beautiful prayers — all on the top of the mountain — what could be better? I am well aware, O [...]

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