by kimqi | Nov 21, 2021 | YinYang, Seasons
A young friend took his own life. Another friend’s life was cut short by that which plagues us. Another death. Another. And another. The sad news comes wave after relentless wave. As much as I like to highlight the positive, it seems irresponsible not to acknowledge...
by kimqi | Nov 13, 2021 | YinYang, Seasons
One morning I learned a favorite patient died after a very short illness. He was funny and caring and so full of life, it was hard to comprehend the swiftness of his departure. The same afternoon I had the honor of working with a soon-to-be mom. We were encouraging...
by kimqi | Nov 9, 2021 | Hiking, Nature
I was out of sorts Sunday morning. I am always out of sorts the first Sunday in November, the second Sunday in March too. These are the days that humans pretend to control Nature by changing the time. I like Nature’s plan, you know, the one where sunset and sunrise...
by kimqi | Nov 1, 2021 | Winter, YinYang
“Those who flow as life flows know they need no other force.” Lao Tzu It’s time! Winterizing at my place isn’t what one might expect. I move the couch to the middle of the room, creating a cozy place to sit away from the cold windows. I hang heavy velvet...
by kimqi | Oct 17, 2021 | Fall Hiking, Robin Wall Kimmerer
I chose early October to visit Utah because it was Fall Break at my kids’ school. I didn’t know the Aspens and Maples would be at their peak color; that part was pure luck. Claire, Johna and I rode as Matthew drove our rented black 4runner through for the Cache...
