It’s been awhile since I’ve written a blog but I feel it’s time to share my journey again. I’ve moved up into the hills of Mount Baker, nurturing my heart and my family, making music and honoring the changing of seasons. Life has become so simple in a lot of ways. And a little more challenging in a few ways as well. The simplicity comes from a peaceful heart, feeling supported and loved. The challenges come from living off the grid and not having a road to our home. But it’s sooooooooooo worth it to live in the woods, to be surrounded by nature and the few neighbors who know country living is where it’s at. I’ve learned so much more about Native edibles of the NW, we truly are blessed to live in such a rich environment. My two favorite newbies are Huckleberries (which make the best pancakes and even better Huckleberry Vodka) and Siberian Miners Lettuce (which has a delicate flavor and beautiful flower). I spend most days building trails to move our firewood to the shed, reading books to my girls, and sitting in the hottest woodstove sauna around. Of course, our cabin has instruments hanging from every wall so there’s always some new sound to create. My favorite days are when close friends join us for dinner, a sauna, an evening of musical magic. And even though I care deeply about what is going on with the world at large, it feels good to unplug from the chaos and focus on the beauty in front of me. I don’t take for granted the clean drinking water, the unpolluted river we swim in, the organic home grown food that constantly comes our way. What a blessing to be alive right now and to find the bliss within. There is so much love for us here if only we have the eyes to see.
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