Today’s first – Tour of Rover’s Tea Fountain shop in Mill Valley. ‘ ROVER: (has been importing and ‘designing’ teas for 40 years – really interesting to speak with, learned a lot) We import and sell about 350 different fine Gourmet Teas from suppliers all over the world. Our founder Horst Rover Benecke has aContinue reading “Day 72”
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Day 71- Minimize!
The above pictures depict the experience of trading at a ‘cash for gold joint. I have had a pair of earrings collecting dust on my shelf and knew it was time to find a new home for them. As I continue on this past of minimalism,Continue reading “Day 71- Minimize!”
Day 70
today’s first, convenient..learned you can park on the sidewalk downtown SF in certain alleyways if you are strategic, thank you Mr. random stranger riding a sexy Ducati for enlightening me. First was parking my Aprilia on the sidwalk, have never done that.. This also led to the discovery of the California Historical Society, lovely managerContinue reading “Day 70”
Day 69
Today’s first was again an unexpected tangent during the daily work routine. When you keep your eyes and ears wide open magic can ensue. 🙂 After a super long weekend and 5:40am Monday morning bike ride into SF for work (Spring Forward DST not adding any love to the equation!) my 4.5 hour rested mindContinue reading “Day 69”
Day 68
McWay Falls BIG SUR!! Beautiful. More enticing was the ‘area closed’ fence hop and gnarly cliff hike! Big Sur is truly a slice of heaven..
Day 67
Today’s first – Cold plunge in ocean from Esalen (Big Sur, CA). Magic. Esalen is more than a retreat center or an educational institute. Anchored by the inspiring beauty of Big Sur and an unparalleled intellectual history, Esalen is a world-wide network of seekers who look beyond dogma to explore deeper spiritual possibilities; forge newContinue reading “Day 67”
Day 66
Crainosacral Therapy Session with New CST Mentor and Teacher, Eric Moya in Carmel, CA more info on Eric here: http://www.ericmoya.com/ What is it? a system of alternative medicine intended to relieve pain and tension by gentle manipulations of the skull regarded as harmonizing with a natural rhythm in the central nervous system.
Day 65 – Be Still
The unplanned ‘firsts’ have proven to be the most valuable lessons 🙂 Today’s first: spontaneous 5 minute outside seated meditation. Need to do this more. MOVEMENT IN STILLNESS. Challenging for me. My nature is to flow. But wow, the power of being still. There is an essence within, a knowing, something so prevalent atContinue reading “Day 65 – Be Still”
Day 64
Checked out Shorebird Marsh in Corte Madera: Gotta get up close to see the beauty in this one. *Location – you may have driven past this space multiple times. It is along Redwood Highway in Corte Madera. more info: http://www.yelp.com/map/shorebird-marsh-corte-madera Fun sidenote/hidden gem: Trailer Home Park with some amazing gardens: FYI: Great info fromContinue reading “Day 64”
Day 63
Cartoon Art Museum 655 Mission Street *San Francisco, CA 94105 * (415) CAR-TOONFirst Toonsdays – The first Tuesday of every calendar month is “Pay What You Wish Day.” EXHIBITIONS The Cartoon Art Museum exhibits pieces that represent the history, contemporary development, creators, design, and processes underlying the art forms of cartoons, comics, digital animation, illustration,Continue reading “Day 63”