So fellow travelers, a somewhat lengthy dissertation looking back at the year that was. Being the champion of underdogs that I am, I have begun to feel sorry for 2016. Yes, I do realize 2016 is more a conceptual frame of time than a sentient being with feelings. However I happen to be (at least […]
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On Excellent Adventures* and Human Foosball
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 29, 2016
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Solstice Circle
So fellow travelers, last night a good friend of mine from my Vision Quest years hosted a drumming circle to honor the Winter Solstice. We sent a big vibrant wave of energy out to enfold our world and all creatures living here. Consider yourselves hugged. You’re welcome. We all needed it, I know. This morning […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 22, 2016
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Mountain Magic
So fellow travelers, I woke this morning to the booming echo of Big Black Dog woofs ricocheting through snow dusted trees. Peering through the frost lined window I can just make out the solid profile of Mt Monandnock against a pearl dawn sky. I scrunch deeper into layered warmth of red and green comforters and […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 11, 2016
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Mysts of Yesteryear
So fellow travelers, there’s a tree I drive past every morning on my way to work. It stands full and strong, in a wide open field, steadfast in its solitary reign. I never tire of the image as it shifts subtly through the seasons. Some mornings this Tree is my reminder to stand quietly through […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on October 24, 2016
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Cotton Candy Promises
So fellow travelers, a haiku in honor of making it through the first day of school. Cotton candy clouds Morning sky pink with promise A new year begins Walk gently on the path my friends and may adventure find you ready.
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on September 7, 2016
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Zen moment Morning Light
So fellow travelers, it is the last weekend of summer break. A solar light by my pond captured the rays of early morning sunlight and sang a haiku in rhyme Day dawns golden bright Hope and promise of first Light Adventure takes flight One more adventure calls. Stay tuned. Walk gently on the path my […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on September 2, 2016
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Treasure Hunt Natural Wonders
So fellow travelers, Oregon has surprised me with its diversity of habitats and terrains. Within half a day’s drive from the quirky urban landscape of Portland we have explored wild and deserted stretches of the Pacific Coast dense forest covered hills snow capped (even in summer) mountains hidden waterfalls and on this year’s […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 30, 2016
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Treasure Hunt : Looking for Lewis and Clark
So fellow travelers, I first met Lewis and Clark at PS 26 in Yonkers NY. Faded filmstrip images from third grade history lessons peaked my interest. Soon I was scouring the shelves of my local public library, reading everything I could find about their journey. The details of their expedition ignited a lifelong desire to […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 29, 2016
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Zen Moment New Roads
So fellow travelers, I had to head up to the high school where I work this morning to update my computer password. The smooth, glistening surface of newly paved roadways with freshly painted lines in bright whites and yellows had me pull over to snap a shot. In order to access schedules for the coming […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 29, 2016
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Zen Moment with Mount Adams
So fellow travelers, while meandering in nature I periodically encounter a spirit presence I call Buddha rocks. Something in the shape of these earth bound teachers catches my eye and as they hold my attention I sense a connection which defies explanation. Today while driving some backroads north of the Columbia River Gorge, I had […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 22, 2016
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