A warm hug and embrace for all of you. (Are there many of us left here?) I don't have internet access in the desert this year and I am finding it a wise decision. The world rarely intrudes on my happy oasis. A recent rainfall has covered my little homestead with wildflowers, a real treasure. I'm becoming very involved in the desert community and enjoying it tremendously. I find myself happy here as I have not been since I lost my home in a forest fire four years ago.

In this sense, I am a true moon child...I need those deep ties to the earth, to place, to community, and the community here is whimsical and eccentric. It seems everyone is an artist, writer or musician. I don't think I've ever found a place I've felt more comfortable in. My particular blend of scientist and artist and just plain wierdo is completely "normal" here. It's even normal to be broke and to consider art more important than financial security.

Even though I'm spending less time on tribe, I hope I can continue to build the friendships I've found here.

Be well.

With BIG love,

Lori