Life is delicious. Don't overthink it. It's ok. Don't panic or think I need a pep talk, or intervention. I hear this a lot: "You're not old." This from an eleven-year-old. Right. Like they know all about age. "But don't worry," I smile gently. "If you are lucky, you'll get old too." I love life. Don't you? Breck used to say: "The alternative is worse." He loved life too and never wanted to die. Guess we don't get to choose. I still miss him. Here's the deal: When I...

How long does it take to discover the front door to your own home? Answer: Apparently, if you are me, living in Alaska, somewhere between ten and twenty years. THIS IS THE BACK DOOR. I moved to Talkeetna Alaska in 2007 to market my favorite book: The Legend of River Mahay. I decided I needed to live here and bought 640 acres off the grid with a view of Denali, my happy place. Then I bought an FJ Cruiser. It drives like a tank and feels like a helicopter. I was in heaven, but had a dilemma:...

Why Fasting Still Matters Why RESET? People come to a fast for many reasons: Protest (non-violent) Spiritual reasons Lose weight Reverse aging Reduce or reverse dis-ease Recover from life stress and trauma Rest deeply Escape the noise Stop medications Catch up on sleep and reading Release addictions Improve eating habits Let someone else take care of them for once Etc ... And sometimes, it's simpler than that. If you don't like food. If nothing looks or tastes good…If eating feels like work...