Tag: compassion

• My Shamans

  Bart. That was the name of my first Shaman. It was the early 2000’s. My family had decided to spend the Christmas holiday in the small seaside village of Puerto Morelos, Mexico.  Sitting on the beach, terribly hungover from a night of Margaritas followed by cartwheels down the street, I struck up a conversation with…

  Gonzo Girl

  March 14, 2026

  American Culture, Gonzo Girl

  American Culture, Appreciating Life, Appreciating the moment, Authentic self, Bhutan, Buddhism, compassion, existential, Family, friendship, gratitude, hangover, healer, life, life purpose, life reflection, Living in the moment, love, Middle-Age Adventure, Over 60 Adventure, parenting, Peace, Personal Growth, personal reflection, Puerto Morelos, purpose, relationships, Retirement, self-awareness, shaman, solace, Teaching Grandchildren, True self, What really matters

• For the Love of Dog

  “So, how was it?” Rick asked as I walked in the door. “Well, I met almost as many dogs as I did people”, I answered smiling. “I think it will be a good fit. I mean, it’s kinda quirky. In a good way.” Absolutely quirky. And fast paced and unexpected. In a matter of three…

  Gonzo Girl

  February 19, 2026

  Aging, American Culture, Dogs, Gonzo Girl, Middle-Age Adventure, Reflections on Retirement

  compassion, dog, Dogs, life, Old Dog New Tricks, pets, radio, radio station, retirement jobs, volunteering, writing