Two years ago, I became enthralled with the art of natural dyeing. Last weekend, I taught a class outdoors on bundle dyeing with herbs and it was a fantastic success. Isn’t it amazing how quickly things can manifest in your life when your channels are clear?
I’ve been hemming and hawing on how to be able to purchase a home in California and I have decided it’s time to do so. In my mind, I would own a home by 30, but life constantly threw so many setbacks at me I had to put that dream on hold. Now, I am determined to do this before I turn 35, so with this comes the buckling down and intentional expansion with my career. I need land to cultivate my personal practice and spread my wings. My heart years for a garden to call my own.
There was never a plan to remain in the states and the fact that I am still here is sometimes perplexing. Europe still calls me, Japan still calls me and yet I remain. If I dive deep down maybe I will uncover an emotion tied to shame. Could fear be possibly holding me back?
Music is at yet another turning point as I lean into working with seasoned musicians and stepping away from the guitar. I have a very special show on September 10th in Berkeley and you can purchase tickets here by emailing Ira. I imagine this show will sell out rather quickly as we get closer to the date so plan accordingly.
The fire of summer has awakened inside my belly and is granting me momentum for dancing videos, recording sound, and being open to receiving abundance. Summer is naturally abundant and as the Yang increases on the earth I must remember to moxa to keep grounded.
Things I am reading:
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker
Conversations with God by Neale Walsh
The Woods Hold Us by Makani Speier-Brito
The Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan Watts
Summer’s been fun:
Washington State
Aldous Harding
Humboldt
Poet Artist Retreat
NEW FRIENDS!
Mendocino
More friends!
Cazadero
Picking fruit from friends trees
Natural dyeing
Coming soon: Camping
How is your garden? Are your tomatoes still green in your state?
Upcoming Shows
So many of you reach out about how to see me live. I am more parts songwriter than a gigging musician as of this moment. Here are my final two shows for 2022:
Friday, August 12th :: Rooted Coffee Co // Walnut Creek CA
Saturday, September 10th :: Monkey House // Berkeley CA
No idea what 2023 will bring. I am inviting it all in, the success, the experiences, the rest, the momentum, and everything in between. I think I spent enough time tending to my own misery in the last decade that I am ready for a new kind of experience.
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Written under a Cancer Sun and a Pisces moon feeling like my sadness can’t be contained any longer.
Listening to:
Appalachian Folk and The Canadian Sweethearts