“Blow!”…”Blow!”….”BLOW!” All I felt was darkness swirling around me as I sunk deeper into the pool. “So this is what drowning feels like”. I hold onto the chains on either side of me and release my last breath of oxygen, feeling my body sink even lower in the water. Then I faintly hear the words from…
Tag: a day in the life
Chris Isaak….what’s not to love?
I listened to my first Chris Isaak record many moons ago while at a party with my room mate Colby. We were there trying to befriend two foxy cougars. Rrrrrr. At least the night introduced me to one fantastic artist. This time around, my brother, sister-in-law, and niece joined me up at Red Butte to see the…
the North Coast
As I drive, I continually hit the scan button on the radio. “There has to be one out there…” I think to myself, weaving in and out of bay area traffic. Then I hear the faint, crackling voice through the car speakers, “….my name is Fiona, and after a long night seeing off a good…
these marks…
I find that time is standing still and rushing by in the same instance. It has now been a month since I returned from Kenya. And yet my body still has marks that are a constant reminder of my experience. A friend and fellow team member, Matt, made the statement that he does not want…
Thoughts while on the water
My memories are like pebbles tossed into a lake, rippling the watery recesses of my mind breaking up the silence within Driving with her by my side, a glimmer in my eye as she puts her hands out the sunroof and tells me that the wind feels special between her fingers. I share stories of…
the African tribe….Maasai
For me, while on safari in Kenya among such magnificent creatures and breathtaking landscapes, I like to think about the native people who call this place home. The Maasai. To learn about new cultures is so exciting. To tread on their land, hold their hands, be invited into their homes, and share their life is…
Maasai Mara Safari
Photo by the amazing Chels-by-the-sea No human, nor any living thing, survives long under the eternal sky. The most beautiful women, the most learned men, even Mohammed, who heard Allah’s own voice, all did wither and die. All is temporary. The sky outlives everything. Even suffering. -Bowa Johar, Balti poet, and grandfather of Mouzafer…
Love it. Lyle Lovett.
July 14th marked the return of Lyle Lovett and his large band back to the SLC to play at the beautiful Red Butte Gardens. It was a gorgeous evening for a concert, and all us siblings and spouses enjoyed Whole Foods burgers, pasta, and chicken while chilling on blankets. Perfect. This was my 3rd time…
Slip Sliding away in the Pacific Northwest
Laying in the afternoon sun, on fresh cut grass, I whisper “I want a new adventure, will you come with me?” “yes” she whispers back, and the static between our bodies goes electric. “Where will you take us?” I feel the need to be near large bodies of water, empty mountain space, and…
Giraffe communication
I’m not much of a talker. I suppose my label would be a type “B” personality. I think that most times actions speak louder than words. Which is why I love giraffes. Giraffes do not communicate through sounds. You may, on the very rare occasion, hear them make a slight grunt, but that’s it….
Holly Beck makes me want to swim with sharks
We love Sharks is a most awesome documentary by the super cool pro surfer, Holly Beck. Not only do you get to witness these creatures like never before, but her commentary stylings are so on point yet laid back, one can not help but love her.
Everything. Everyone. Everywhere. Ends.
The night before I embark on a journey, and these four words keep rattling around in my head. What makes a life significant? I have no answers, but I realize that each of us have choices while on this earth. Choices about how you live, and act towards family, friends, and your fellow man…. So…