August 2010
You are browsing the archive for August 2010.
The Wilderness Act
Yesterdays NY Times article, ‘Ah, Wilderness’ has created a buzz on Facebook this morning among outdoor enthusiasts. The author questions the management decisions of U.S. Forest Service administrators to continue to refuse to add signage in certain wilderness areas, even after hikers and skiers have died from getting lost. It’s a dilemma that all of ...read more
Capoeira
I just had my fourth lesson today and I’m hooked, line and sinker. The capoeira music, the movements, the partnership, the psychological challenge – all of it combining to give me something to completely get lost in during that 1.5 hour lesson. I visualize my performance, see and feel the movements in my head. I ...read more
Capoeira
Today was a storybook Saturday in southern California. I got a challenging workout at capoeira; my meals came from the luscious local stands at the Santa Barbara Farmer’s Market; and I played on the water with a friend and my stand up paddle board. A great workout, good food, and friends, what more does a ...read more
Santa Barbara Outdoors
‘Faugust’ took a time out today, giving me my first view of the Channel Islands in weeks. Enjoy this shot from the stairs on the Mesa near the Douglas Family Preserve, site of Sol’s 7 am outdoor exercise group.
Higher Consciousness
What is it about mountains that calls to me when I need to sort something out? It seems that a good walk in the hills clears my head and gives me a broader perspective on life. I return to society with a clearer, sharper mind. I stumbled upon a mountain metaphor from Clarissa Pinkola Estes, ...read more
