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MY HEAVEN ON EARTH Boats on open water.

BLUE SKIES SMILING AT ME With my s in the post two vaccines and three COVID tests within 72 hours. Hawaii’s being super careful.

PIECE DE RESISTANCE I had a flooded basement this last summer. So, I made more than lemonade out of lemons. I re-did the entire basement and then decided it wasn’t quite done just yet. It’s super spectacular that I could verbalize y vision and then witness this magnificence vision on canvas bright to life.... Meet the master @lorilovelaugh #californiaartist #oiloncanvas #bythewater #piècederesistance #afewofmyfavoritethings

MOSCONE CENTER Rocks! Way to keep the lines moving and getting me fully vaccinated. Ready for office, yoga studio and costume parties;let’s go 2021!

PALM SUNDAY Contemplating which palms to lay down and have always loved the ritual of dyeing Easter eggs. #palmsunday ... #eastereggs #rebirth #renaissance #spring2021 See more

HAPPY MARDI GRAS! Brrrish morning practice from the ski lodge.

LORD H.’S FIRST SNOWBALL #goldenretrieversofinstagram #goldensintahoe

#celebratinglife #celebratinglove

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JORDAN To my Valentine Thanks for being such a great friend and putting our family first.... And for going on a long hike today instead of getting on your bike. #celebrate #tomyhubbs

SWEET REWARD Melty for earning a fabulous progress report! Drove in Friday traffic for my little man. ... #mothersontime

WINTER KAYAKING Sill waiting on the rain in the bay. We’ve already had a few spring days mid-winter. Still happy to be on the water on those fabulous days.... See more

ON FREEDOM. Rosa Parks sat so Martin Luther King, Jr. could walk. Marin Luther King, Jr. walked could so Obama could run. Obama ran so we could all fly. ~Jay Z.... I am witnessing much flight. #liberty #freedom #flying #mlkweekend #flyforothers

LUNCHTIME YOGA Clear your hand, get blood flowing and relieve lower back pain. Detox your mind from the siege on the Capitol.... @embraceyogamarin Register beforehand. Zoom info: Topic: Hatha Yoga with Loren Altura Time: Jan 8, 2021 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 894 8377 9512 Passcode: 659843 One tap mobile +16699009128,,89483779512#,,,,*659843# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,89483779512 Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

TEEN SPIRIT #homeschoollife #covid19usa

THE IMPORT OF SITTING PRACTICE One can take even but a few yoga classes and quickly discern just how necessary it is to move one’s body not only for stretching, but for all the strength work involved. Movement then becomes more and more important as we age. But, what about sitting? Sitting practice is equally as necessary because it is the movement practice which gives rise to the stilling practice, i. e., the ability to still one’s mind. The ability to watch thoughts arise... and fall is easier said than done. There will nearly never a way to dispel thoughts from coming, yet one can watch thoughts come in and float away like bubbles in the air. Focusing on sensations is a big part of sitting. Sitting tip: When sitting with shins crossed at mid shin, notice where your knees are in relation to your hips. If your knees are higher than hips, try sitting on a few stacked blankets or a bolster and blanket. Also, practice inching your feet under your knees or as far as they will allow.

A heart for you made by hundreds or even thousands of starlings. These birds made many images with their sky dancing, keeping warm and huddled from predators as well as exchanging information like their favorite feeding spots. #starlingsofinstagram #starlingsky #starlingmurmuration #starlings_sanctuary #etchasketchstarlings #blueangels #birding

BOWING DOWN #newera I am thinking about the words #postcovid19 ... With two months before Tier III vaccinations open in the county where I live, there’s some light at the end of the tunnel. I’m take it.