Whimsical Watercolors

The Forest Otter: A Whimsical Watercolor

Yesterday I went on a beautiful fall hike at a nature sanctuary near my house. Here is a picture from an overlook there: At one point, we walked on a bridge over a stream, and a little otter ran out onto the rocks and then hopped into the water and swam downstream. He looked kind… Continue reading The Forest Otter: A Whimsical Watercolor

Handling Painful Emotions/Cultivating Positive Ones

A Magical Hula Hoop and the Forest: A Brief Reflection

In this post, I want to talk about my hula hoop and the forest. But first, let me tell you a little bit about myself: I get really, really serious about life sometimes. And that's okay. I am a sensitive person.  And I think a lot. I research and write and teach about political philosophy.… Continue reading A Magical Hula Hoop and the Forest: A Brief Reflection