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 | Sep 24, 2021 | YinYang, Seasons
My campsite overlooked a small body of water, bigger than a pond, not exactly a lake. This water became a source of great joy and insight. The sun and moon both rose over her. My first morning there, I was excited and woke before 5 am. It was 46 degrees and dark....
by kimqi | Sep 21, 2021 | YinYang, Seasons
A couple of pesky miles, or maybe four, I wasn’t sure. Regardless, I had attempted this tiny stretch of the NCT repeatedly without success. I couldn’t find the trailhead, car problems sent me home, endless rain relocated me to the cabin, a creepy truck parked on the...
by kimqi | Jun 19, 2021 | Manistee, Michigan, YinYang, Seasons
Happy Solstice Eve! Tomorrow is the longest day of the year. My favorite way to celebrate the Summer Solstice–besides a music festival–is to watch both the sunrise (5:20 am) and the sunset (8:32 pm). There will be over 15 hours of daylight! Watching the...
by kimqi | May 24, 2021 | YinYang, Seasons
It’s been a few weeks since I spent time in the woods. The cool darkness is welcoming. It contrasts sharply with the heat of the paved parking lot, where three young men in purple robes moved in unison. Their long strides carried them toward the woods, a backdrop for...
