Archive for April, 2008

Soul Mates

I have always believed in soul mates. That wonderful surprise of familiarity from some one you have just met. The person you just resonate effortlessly with…a gift in all forms. I also think we have animal soul mates. If you have been lucky enough to have dogs in your life, you know there are dogs….and then there is that special dog. That dog for me is Echo. We found each other in the animal shelter. I already had two wonderful dogs and was not looking for another. But here was this dog, who when I slid my hand under the fence, rested his head in it, and was at peace. He is the dog that is devoted to me, prefers my company to food, and drinks my coffee if I leave it. He hikes with me, and always knows where I am. He guards our Pug China from harm, because he knows she is special too. He is huge love in a dog!

Things I love….

It was an amazing day today…. I was driving with the windows down, my hair flying in the wind, music blasting and ruminating on all the things I love. These are some of the things that made me smile:

The sound of laughter, my son’s face, smiling so much..your cheeks ache, a full moon, the wind, a great cup of coffee in a proper cup, hiking up a big hill, the view from the top, and running down it….music that moves you, a kiss, holding some one you love, the man who thinks we are spectacular together, a beautiful image, the ocean, the mountains, jumping into a lake, kindness, listening, a great glass of red wine, a fire pit, Echo’s devotion, China’s spirit, the written and spoken words…they can move mountains, passion, gratitude, leaps of faith, extending yourself, peace, my friends, when my Mom is having a good day and knows who I am, my sister who shoulders it, generosity of spirit, flowers, when you open a new Cherry Garcia and it is Full of cherries, the back of a neck, a great client, when your hand is filled with the hand of some one you love, Love in all it’s wonderful manifestations!

Darren was the most ecstatic groom I have ever seen!

Steffanie all smiles on her way to church.

It was an honor to spend the day with Steffanie, Darren and their families. These are two families that know how to love…laugh….oh,…and dance!

Steffanie was the most serene beautiful bride…

Steffanie and Darren’s Wedding in Ojai

Ferry Building Farmers Market

turnipsblog.jpgI love a farmers market. I just love the colors and the smells, it is a feast for the senses. Walking through the stalls and talking to the people bringing their produce in makes me happy. Their pride in what they have grown is amazing. We left with clementinas, coffee, flowers and breads!artichokesblog.jpg