An adventure into the forest with my brother Danny in Pomo Canyon…Sonoma Coast Danny picks me up from our nest in Caz. AliSun, what do you want to do today, he asks?”… “How about something relaxing, like an adventure in the woods!” Hint.hint.nudge.nudge. “Let’s check out the Pomo Canyon Trail. I haven’t been there in a while,” Danny offers. YES! …
DRAWING IN THE NEW MOON…
A NEW MOON dance among the REDWOODS… Here among this lovely nest in the redwoods, we weave and work, while soaking in these final magical moments with our dear friends of the forest…Bathed by the shadowy luminous glow of the NEW MOON, I honor the visions and dreams of these magical and mystical nights. As mercury begins to transition out …
HAPPY FATHERS DAY from Cazadero…
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY everyone! 🙂 This blog post is dedicated to both of our DAD’S, Larry Parker and Stew Suchman. We are celebrating you both today from the coastal redwoods. Only second best to celebrating with you in person. (left) Tyler and my Dad in Newport Beach (right) Tyler and his Dad in Baja, Mexico. May you both enjoy doing …
“So, what brings you to Reno?” Friends would ask.
“So why Reno?”…friends would ask us as we shared the itenarary of our travels… I would answer… “Well, some of our most favorite people in the world live there.” Famously known as being the “Biggest Little City in the World,” Reno rests in a valley below Lake Tahoe. Reno, a city of bright lights, casinos, dance clubs, hip little restaurants …
CELEBRATING BROOKS…Ojai, CA
What an AMAZING whirlwind SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE among the VALLEY OF THE MOON (Ojai)! This past weekend, in the wee hours of the NEW MOON, I arrive and step foot back upon the mainland soil to grieve and celebrate one of the most INFLUENTIAL and INSPIRING beings of my lifetime. GRATITUDE and LOVE is what I feel today as I open …
10,000 monks alms ceremony…Chiang Mai, Thailand
We dust off the sleep from our eyes, throw on our warm clothes and step out into the streets of Chiang Mai. The crescent shaped moon is very much alive and bright this early hour, illuminating the contrasting night sky. The time is 5:20 am in the morning. The day is Saturday, December 28th. Tuk tuks, songthaew’s (red trucks with …
A MAGICAL TALE OF OUR WEDDING CEREMONY
Here is a magical tale of how a potent seed planted many moons ago, flourished into a beautiful day filled with love, sacred vows and a spiritual union, ushering two world traveling souls to show up in Thailand for their wedding day. *A friendly tip: You may want to take a moment to brew a tea, or beverage of your …
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai is simply, “just one of those places.” Chiang Mai has that certain quality that leaves an everlasting impression on the soul. The city is a popular destination for the 21st century blogger/digital nomad/healer/artist/you name it/ well intentioned wandering soul. It is a hub among hubs. The city naturally ushers in expat communities worldwide to touch and tune in …
TEMPLES and TREES…DEER and AUTUMN LEAVES…NARA, Japan
NARA, JAPAN… Straight from the mouths of Wikipedia… Nara (奈良市 Nara-shi?) is the capital city of Nara Prefecture located in the Kansai region of Japan. The city occupies the northern part of Nara Prefecture, directly bordering Kyoto Prefecture. Eight temples, shrines and ruins in Nara, specifically Tōdai-ji, Saidai-ji, Kōfuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Gangō-ji, Yakushi-ji, Tōshōdai-ji, and the Heijō Palace remain, together …
Dear BANGKOK…You have, literally, taken my breath away!
Dear BANGKOK, Oh my, how you have you have taken me by surprise. I must say, you literally took my breath away. Not once, not twice, but at least three times. No worries, I have come to love you anyways! In all sincerity, I feel absolute gratitude for meeting you in this growing phase of the moon, as you have …