You may recall my last post telling (well, mourning more like) of my solo New Years hike. I'm happy to say that today Annie and Billy went with me to retrace my steps that I took New Years Day. Once Annie had seen the ladybug and mushroom photos that I took on my hike, she said "I would have gone if I knew it was going to be so beautiful!" I knew Bill was interested in checking it out too. It was a beautiful, beautiful opportunity to explore and we timed it perfectly between these California storms. The ladybugs were still there, and we saw an astounding amount of mushrooms sprouting in the damp, cold and alive forest. Ahhhhhhhhh! Really, I think I'm most content when we are together! It could be anywhere, and being outdoors and exploring with them both is pretty close to Nirvana to me. Both Bill and Annie have eyes for spotting life! With each find Annie would cry "This is a magic forest" or "Thank you earth!"I was in perfect bliss and I'm still feeling the effects of our experience tonight! Thanks for the comments both here and through email! I felt supported and cared about.
Mmmmmmm. Love that!
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That mushroom, with the quarter on it, is the largest fungus I have ever, ever seen. It seems a little like it was zapped by "ray" beams it is so LARGE.
I think that mushroom is a Zeller's Bolete, but don't quote me on that. Do you have any of David Arora's books? You should.
Can you email me: michelle at you know what, so I can ask you if I just saw the same dentist. Shively has also been recommended by my MIL and a good friend. I'm thinking second opinion.
I was born on April 1st in Berkeley, California. I'm enjoying a life full of satisfaction and challenge alongside my dear friend and partner, Bill, and our almost twelve year-old daughter, Annie. We have a great house and garden that we share with two dogs, nine canaries, and three fire bellied toads. We are choosing a path of living that holds everyone's needs as precious and equal. We're loving an unschooling approach to education for Annie and ourselves. We're trying to live a life with the least amount of negative impact to the enviornment. One way we're doing that is we're really trying to be mindful about what we buy, how we travel, and how we care for ourselves. I will post my ideas, challenges, and celebrations for doing so on this blog. I would love to hear any of yours too!
3 comments:
That mushroom, with the quarter on it, is the largest fungus I have ever, ever seen. It seems a little like it was zapped by "ray" beams it is so LARGE.
Very special!
Even more special to see it with
Annie and Bill!
I think that mushroom is a Zeller's Bolete, but don't quote me on that. Do you have any of David Arora's books? You should.
Can you email me: michelle at you know what, so I can ask you if I just saw the same dentist. Shively has also been recommended by my MIL and a good friend. I'm thinking second opinion.
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