As many of you know, I was recently in New York City attending the Bay City Roller Fan Events Tartan Week gathering. There were so many wonderful things about this trip that I’m going to break it down into three separate posts: So grab your tartan, short pants, stripy socks and get ready for an…
Travel
Lost Lake Writers Retreat
Having finished the first draft of a novel this summer, I promised myself my reward would be a weekend getaway. On a whim I searched for writer’s retreats in Michigan and found the Lost Lake Writers Retreat. It was the perfect way to nurture my writing soul. The Lost Lake Writers Retreat is presented annually…
Bay City Roller Day Celebration – Update 2
This past weekend I attended the 45th Anniversary celebration of the day that Scottish pop-rock band Bay City Rollers appeared in their namesake city of Bay City, Michigan. This weekend was filled with meeting new friends, Roller games, and so much more; this is a long post with a lot of pictures, so get comfy….
Artsy Weekend in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Not long ago I escaped to Grand Rapids, Michigan for a weekend of art, theater, food, and shopping – some of my favorite things! Work has been horrendous and I’m writing a novel which means more time at the computer in the evenings. I needed a break, and I needed one NOW. So I escaped…
Escape To The Lake Near Grand Rapids, Michigan
I escaped to a small, private lake earlier this month. It was the first weekend that we -finally- had warm weather. I glamped in a 1970s camper surrounded by trees. I had a couple of campfires. I forgot to bring marshmallows. I admired the deep blue sky at night as the full moon rose….
The Sacred Waterfall
The peak spiritual experience of my trip to the Sacred Valley of Peru was a journey to a waterfall. A simple, everyday walk up a mountain unlocked memories and renewed my sense of self. How is that even possible? I’ll attempt to explain, but please remember: putting words to experience pales in comparison to the…
The Q’ero, Despachos, and Munay Ki Rites in Peru
A spiritual journey to Peru is not complete without interaction with the Q’ero and participating with a despacho or munay ki rites. The Q’ero The Q’ero are an ethnic group of Peru that live in remote villages high in the Andes mountains and, until recent times, did not visit populated areas. All of that is…
Sach’a Munay Retreat Center in the Sacred Valley of Peru
I was in Peru for two weeks on a spiritual retreat with Ashera Sefarty of Luminosity Healing Arts, Daina Puodziunas of Awakened Potentials for Women, and a small group of awesome women. Our “home base” for that time was Sach’a Munay Retreat and Yoga Center in Arin. Sach’a Munay is translated as “love in the…