Friday, October 06, 2006

Mad Scientists, Prairie Dogs and Shrines In answer to the timeless question "Does a bear shit in the woods?", I can state unequivocally "I have no idea, but it certainly does in our back yard!" October in Colorado is when the bears gorge to fatten themselves before hibernation. Our organic non-toxic garden sings an irresistable siren song to the neighborhood fauna. Foxes, deer, birds, squirrels and now bears pass through our green restaurant. We don't seem to bother the young bear, and he hasn't bothered us so far. It's a peaceful coexistence we share. That, and a rich crop of vegetables, due to a bountiful rainy season. I've travelled a lot this month. The adventures I've hinted at in recent posts are too wondrous and complex to cover in a simple statement. I tend to do things and visit people that are completely out of the spectrum of normal existence for the average American. A recent workshop took me to the hills of northern Colorado, where a magical genius of a man has spent decades building geometric forms all over his land. He's like a mad scientist, only not mad. Everything he says adds up. His geometric forms are his way of capturing the perfection and love of the creator and amplifying it. Such a fascinating concept! An in-depth story on this visit is in the works. Another weekend took me back to Boulder, where I had some fun with prairie dogs and jackrabbits. More on that when I have time. In the morning, I leave to spend a week in California. I'm taking a course in how to give effective seminars and workshops. I plan to visit the ocean, and Yogananda's Lake Shrine in Santa Monica, during my free time. The redwoods are calling to me, but I don't yet see how I can get there to answer their invitation. Every good adventure becomes even more adventurous in sharing the story with others. Happy adventures to you all! I look forward to hearing your stories. * * * * * * * * 9:38:30 PM    comment []

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