Gecko Books
Being a coffee lover, I am delighted to report there are coffee shops are all over Chiang Mai. You can’t walk down the street without encountering one. I don’t know if this is a result of an influx of caffeine … Continued
A Traveling Artist
I have completely forgotten where we were actually heading that night when the big thunderstorm hit, but when weather and fate intervene you just roll with it. It was especially warm that evening, Jimmy and I walking hand in hand … Continued
Three Monks
This morning I arrived in the old city earlier than usual and already it was a beehive of activity. The vendors were setting up their stands, tuk tuks drove by noisily with black fumes shooting out the tailpipes. Young tourists … Continued
Same Same but Different
I had a dream I was back in Seattle. It was nighttime and I was giving a tour of Pioneer Square to three women. I felt somewhat alarmed and thought, “What the hell! How did I get back here?” My … Continued
Letting Go
“People will tell you where they’ve been They’ll tell you where to go But till you get there yourself, you never really know” –Joni Mitchell Greetings from beautiful Thailand! It‘s been a mere ten days since our plane left the … Continued
At the Airport
We’re at the airport and absolutely bleary eyed.What a wild day.What a wild three weeks!After months of anticipation and planning, the day has finally arrived to leave for Asia.I have felt so much support and encouragement at school from my … Continued
Missing Seattle: Top ten things
This morning I walked my dog Roxy out in the drizzly damp which will typify the Seattle weather for the next five months or so. I couldn’t help but chuckle to myself because no matter how cold, how dark, how god … Continued
Seattle Studio
What IS that funky smell?Well into my recent health kick, I am more sensitive to things that might make me sick as well as fat.This is my first day in the new studio and I am both excited and anxious about … Continued