Autumn in Kyoto, Japan

KYOTO, in early autumn, inspires quiet moments of meditation and reflection here in the transition of the changing leaves. Two weeks from now, the city will shimmer and sparkle with golden hues of reds and oranges from the tips of the mountaintops all the way down into the bustling city streets. A buzz is afoot in this beautiful city. The …

FLASHBACK TO KAUAI…Ke’e Beach

A MOMENTARY FLASHBACK TO KAUAI… Located at the end of the road on the North Shore, Ke’e is a PARADISE ON EARTH…So grateful for these precious moments communing and being in her presence…What a gift it was to rock hop among her nutrient rich soil while frolicking blissfully in her rejuvenating waters. Kauai is a gem with many treasures to …

REFLECTIONS of MAUI…

This blog post is in honor of my Dad, Larry Mole Parker, who inspired me from a very young age to appreciate the beauty of light in everything I see… Larry will soon be celebrating his 70th birthday in Viet Nam and neighboring countries… Happy Birthday, Dad! ALOHA and ENJOY a little slice of paradise, our dear family and friends. …

MAGICAL MAMA MAUI

ALOHA from the North Shore of Maui where magic and aloha spirit blend together in a dance of ancient alchemic bliss revealing a magical world living and breathing beyond all time and space. MAMA MAUI Invites reflection and inspires a way of living life in a very beautiful way. So, when you visit be sure to soak in some of …

SEDONA

SEDONA GREETS US WITH OPEN ARMS SEDONA is RED, EARTHY and DELIGHTFUL to the eye…HER HEARTBEAT radiates in ALL directions…To BE in her presence is truly INSPIRATIONAL and UPLIFTING. OUR eyes dance upon the warm lit landscape of her ABODE. SEDONA’s nature is vast and expansive. HER soil, rich and fertile. MAGICAL she is…SEDONA invites DREAMS TO AWAKEN among her …

Owl and Bear will be migrating to the Ojai foothills…

Owl and Bear will be spreading their wings and migrating north into the foothills of Ojai as the sun rises over the east this morning! Tyler and I will be migrating to our friends’ beautiful home in the foothills of Ojai…We will be among trees, wifi (great wifi), and YES a kitchen! I plan to enjoy several nights being creative …

Tangier, Morocco…Note to self: Be careful what you wish for…

NOTE TO SELF: “Be careful what you wish for”… PART I Mysteriously woven in the threads of time and space, a tangible and palpable cellular change begins to take place in our bodies. It’s the eve of my birthday; the moon is ripe and full in Scorpio bliss. Being informed on our arrival that the Medina is not the safest …