Quote of the day: “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. — Marcus Aurelius What a gorgeous day! I am sitting outside in the shade with a cool breeze blowing, the sun has Read more…
Quote of the day: “ In many Japanese American households and communities, an annual custom is mochitsuki—the pounding of mochi or rice cakes, which is essential to the “Oshogatsu” or New Year’s celebration. Mochitsuki is an all-day event which requires many hands, long hours, and physical labor, but is also a time Read more…
Quote of the day: Now Try This! During the next few weeks, observe yourself compassionately, like a professional chess player watching a three-year-old learn the moves. Notice when you become stressed, manic, demanding, anxious, or seized by any of the other emotions that fly around with such vigor during the holiday Read more…
Quote of the day: “If your heart is a volcano, how shall you expect flowers to bloom?” — Kahlil Gibran Sunday I visited Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with 3 other women staying at Akiko’s B&B. Two of them are longer term residents at Akiko’s. Linda is from British Columbia and moved Read more…
Quote of the day: “Nobody ever tells a story about the guy who played it safe. Nobody talks about the girl who did what everyone expected her to do. Nobody makes a movie about the person who spent all their life blending in. Do something remarkable. Something worth writing about. Something Read more…