Journey into Yellowstone

Exploring the Mountain between Science and the Soul. There is a mysterious mountain which lays hidden in plain sight. It stands between certainty (science) and the unknown (soul). Many seek to commune with this mountain yet it’s Babel of Tongues is often indecipherable and utterly intoxicating. But if you’re willing to ride against tides of fear, emotion and…

New Beginnings

Los turistas, los gringos, Herbalista, Surrealismo! We made it! My wife and I recently spent eight months traveling through Ecuador, Peru and across the United States. Our journey was wild; ambitious; memorable; daunting at times and unbelievably rewarding at others. Our adventures were filled with slow boats, long bus rides and even larger backpacks. We slept in…

The Awakening Flame

The Fire Ceremony Upon moving to a rural country setting three years ago, I felt compelled to build an open face pagan style fireplace in our backyard. Ryan and I worked together on carrying stones uphill from the brook. Incidentally, the created stone shape is triangular and points due east. For reasons I can’t express…