Kathy - Birdsong Retreat

January 1, 2015

Published by Kathy at January 1, 2015

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World Travels

Road Tripping: Me, Mom, and Yosemite National Park!

Mom and I have never traveled together as a duo. But when friends told me they were heading to Yosemite for a few days, I jumped on board and decided that mom and I should go on a road trip. Two hundred miles from San Francisco, we had a four […]

December 21, 2014

Published by Kathy at December 21, 2014

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Life in NZ - The First 10 Years (2006 to 2016)

Long Days, Long Nights

As we approach the summer solstice and the longest day in the southern hemisphere, I suddenly find myself catapulted into the shortest day here in San Francisco. I am recently arrived after having had a peaceful and enjoyable 30-hour transit which took me from Christchurch NZ, to Brisbane OZ, to […]

October 14, 2014

Published by Kathy at October 14, 2014

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Life in NZ - The First 10 Years (2006 to 2016)

Five and a Half Weeks of Woofing: We’re ready for Spring!

It’s springtime! Jochen (Jo for short), a twenty year old German vegan woofer extraordinaire, has just left us today after spending 5+ weeks with us. Overlapping Jo was Sarah, a mid-twenties, open minded and sparkling young woman from the US, who stayed for two weeks. Writing a reference letter […]

August 23, 2014

Published by Kathy at August 23, 2014

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Remembering

Today’s marks the second anniversary of my 81 year old dad’s passing and six years since my 96 year old grandma passed. I miss them both. As I get older and hopefully a tad bit wiser, I understand the necessity of honoring and remembering those that have gone before us. […]