When I realized earlier this week that I was getting drawn into the social media sinkhole of likes, notifications, messages, arguments and intrusions,  I launched my own campaign to re-ground myself and I’m very happy with the results already. Two walks on the road, communing with donkeys, a visit from my friend Scott Carrino – new Tai Chi program for me – and then, this afternoon, a walk to Lulu’s Crossing with Red, the sheep, the donkeys. I love it out there, it is quiet and peaceful and there is nothing sweeter and more calming than the sight and sound of animal’s grazing.

I went to my study, lit a beeswax candle, listened to the sound of Lenore snoring on her couch, Red is at my feet as always. We have a challenge coming up, a child in hospice wants to see Red and we are going. I want to be grounded for it.