by kimqi | Apr 3, 2022 | Salt Lake City, Utah
“My kids and I stay downtown in “The Marmalade District” when we’re in Salt Lake City. It’s a beautiful small neighborhood with homes dating back to 1890 nestled in the side of a mountain overlooking the city. The name hints at the many fruit trees planted when...
by kimqi | Mar 14, 2022 | Big Rock, Hiking, Illinois, meditation
“Nature is a place to sort through ideas, to gather and arrange words. Sunday was no exception. I took my thoughts to a trail that circles a small lake, a muddy place for dogs, horses, and their humans. It was a clear day, and I walked with the sun on one...
by kimqi | Mar 6, 2022 | Starved Rock
“I knew Starved Rock would be chaotic. I went anyway. A forecasted high of 68 on March 5th is very unusual. That’s my sister’s birthday and I remember many snowy celebrations. The warmest temps would be late in the afternoon and I, like everyone else, wanted to...
by kimqi | Feb 28, 2022 | meditation, Nature
“Visiting Silver Springs this time of year is a reminder that Winter won’t last forever. I love the seasons and do my best to embrace each one, but by late February, I’ve grown weary and seeing green against the snow is like medicine. When I was studying herbs,...
by kimqi | Jan 23, 2022 | Starved Rock, Winter Hiking
The snow blew across the open fields. Sometimes I could see the yellow line as I maneuvered the back roads. As the sun moved higher in the sky, shadows fell long and dark. The lighting was spectacular on the barns and trees. I wanted to stop and take pictures but was...
