Landmark days—those days that hold special meaning in our lives—are times to stop and celebrate and remember. They are the days that build families and communities—in multi-species families, they include adoption days, birthdays, breakthroughs, and deaths. I remember the day I figured out what the book about my life with Murphy was all about. I […]
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Eagles, Fish, Dogs, and Turkeys: Persistence Pays Off
Last year we had a few months that were both fun and hard at our house. Fun because I met wonderful people at writing events and at intuitive events with my crystal partner, Fallon. People who make me believe that community is possible and present and glad that I keep trying. No matter what. […]
Are You Stuck? Or Living a Bald Eagle Life?
(c) Gary R. Jones If life were easy we wouldn’t get stuck. Or laugh. It’s all in our perspective. Which reminds me of the bald eagles who share our beach with us. I love these birds, and I sometimes think it would fun to be one. And then I think: “raw fish.” Eww. Yes, […]
Getting Unstuck with Bald Eagles
What inspires you to keep going, no matter what? Is it an admirable person? A dynamic leader? A work of art? Bald eagles inspire me. Watching them in my Seattle neighborhood reminds me to keep going, no matter what. Yes, bald eagles. Why do I write about nonhuman mentors? Because my business is about challenging […]
Living the Bald Eagle Life: Our Challenge for Greatness
Who are your role models? What challenges you to greatness? Okay, easy if you’re thinking humans, but my work is about creating community with all life. I tend to draw inspiration from the world around me. Like bald eagles. Let’s take a look. Bald eagles regularly perch in a scraggly Madrona tree above our Alki […]
Bald Eagles: Neighborhood Shares
Driving home this afternoon I had to smile: a bald eagle soared overhead, ignoring the crow flying up its tailpipe, so to speak. I appreciated both the snooty “you can’t get me” that the eagles have apparently patented and the “never say never” attitude of our neighborhood crows. Yes, this isn’t a picture of a […]
When Neighbors are Creatives: and Share Bald Eagles
Seattle has bonuses. Some of them are bald eagles. In our Seattle neighborhood we cherish our bald eagles. Some of us are old enough to remember when they just weren’t around. The youngest of us take them for granted. And some of our neighbors are skilled photographers who freely share their love of bald eagles […]
Cool Things We Need to Know
This week we’ve all heard how incompetent we are: according to the media, none of us pee enough or understand that nuclear power was idiotic to begin with. Some of us do and did. That includes me. How about you? While you’re thinking about it, here’s something to like: check out “Field Study Stars Rock […]
Soaring into Spring with the Bald Eagles of Alki
I am constantly blessed to witness the love of art and artistic genius in the world, especially when it’s literally in my back yard.And to bring it to the world as best I can. It is all part of building community. My neighbor and friend, Danny L. McMillin, is an athlete, a computer expert, a […]