Moishe has had her kittens!! When I peaked in to see them last night shortly after she gave birth, I could count four of the little beauties. She graciously gave me the few minutes to check them out, then I left her to her family business. The last time she Read more
Sunday was a hard day for a few reasons, but it was also a breakthrough day for me, one which I believe will mark a big turning point for my life. Sometimes we just don’t have our lessons come to us in the way we would choose them to. This Read more
We had a visitor from Brazil yesterday, who stayed the night and participated in a special ceremony this morning (October 23rd, I’m late posting) . Actually we thought there would be three people coming on Sunday, but they stopped at the Otavalo market and had such a good time shopping Read more
There was not a cloud in the sky this morning when I got up. Before the sun began to warm my favourite spot though it was a very chilly morning – “bracing” one might say. It did not take long for the sun to pop up over the mountain Read more
Birthday, the celebration of the day you were born. For me this has been a bit of a mystery, one which I hope to unravel while here. While growing up my birthday was mostly associated with traumatic events, ones that got safely locked away in that powerful stronghold in my Read more
Yesterday was the unveiling of the new Mercado de Animales (animal market) here in Agato. It is a big deal for the people, one which I truly hope will help them sell their goods. Up until now they have been in the downtown indoor market where the the fruit and Read more
We had rain last night, the dust has settled, the gardens will be fresh and happy. I’m pretty sure it’s because Willak washed the car and Matilda watered the garden, that we at last got more rain. There is a sense of happiness here, at least for me. Laughter is Read more
I have been going through the stories of my book “Finding Home” which includes stories about the animals I have drawn and the impact those close encounters have had on me. It is because of these beautiful creatures big and small that I have been able to heal and move Read more
This is a picture of the mountain we climbed on Sunday from the perspective of the balcony I sit on every morning. It is very difficult to get a picture without the clouds covering the top where the volcano is, but still it gives you an idea of how tall Read more
What a day we had yesterday climbing Imburura attempting to get to the volcano at the top. We left a bit too late to make the climb from our tour guides home, but because we did not know if we would have the time to come back we still went Read more