by kimqi | Jan 9, 2022 | YinYang, Seasons
“Everyone needs love. Without love, we cannot continue, so don’t discriminate against yourself. You need love. Everyone needs love. Everyone deserves love.” Thich Nhat Hanh These words startled me when I heard them inserted between chimes and chants in the...
by kimqi | Jan 1, 2022 | Algonquin Lake, Michigan
THWUuuuuuump. The sound came from deep beneath the ice and echoed across the Lake. Even the bravest lost their composure momentarily as we scattered, skating as fast as we could through the darkness toward the shore. We looked around to make sure no one was missing...
by kimqi | Dec 21, 2021 | Moon, Nature
I walked out of the store to see the moon hanging big and bright over the parking lot. “MOON!” I started to blurt, barely choking the word back self-consciously. I looked around to see who mirrored my enthusiasm. Not a soul that I could see. I turned, disappointed and...
by kimqi | Dec 13, 2021 | Moon, Nature
“Thank you to the woman barefoot in a gaudy dressFor stopping her car in the middle of the roadAnd the tractor-trailer behind her, and the van behind itWhisking a turtle off the road.” Ross Gay My daughter sent me the haunting, beautiful, inspirational poem/song...
by kimqi | Nov 28, 2021 | Winter
I was in a hot tub. The only sound was the jets. The air in the darkened room was cooled by Winter entering the sliding doors that opened to the deck. The surrounding large windows overlooked the inky woods. Snowflakes glistened in the floodlights as they danced with...
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...
