Gina Farr 
I’m walking around a lake in Marin County today, watching my dog Maya discover the world with the boundless enthusiasm that still catches my breath. She doesn’t just walk – she dances through life, prancing like a reindeer at Christmas, bounding like a bunny when she solves a puzzle or masters a new understanding. Each … Read more
This morning, as I watched the sun rise on this historic Election Day, I thought about the certainty of change. Whether we’re ready or not, the world shifts — just as the sun climbs higher, bringing light to everything it touches. While we can’t control these changes, we can choose how we see them and … Read more
As the year wanes and we approach the winter solstice, we find ourselves enveloped in the longest night. The solstice, derived from the Latin words “sol” (sun) and “sistere” (to stand still), marks a moment when the sun appears to pause, offering us a metaphor for our own lives. This time, rich in darkness, holds … Read more
Just a few days ago, on December 27, I found myself reliving a pivotal moment from my past, but this time from a completely different perspective. Driving through an atmospheric river on Highway 101, accompanied by my husband and dog, we were heading to a secret trail on the North Sonoma Coast. What happened next … Read more
Standing in my living room, I gazed at the wall of glass and rain dividing me from the world I knew was waiting. It was a day of barriers, both literal and metaphorical, each one challenging my resolve to get in the car and drive 8 hours to Oregon. The voice inside my head was … Read more
Today, on my birthday, I found myself walking along the San Francisco Bay, a path I’ve walked many times before with my dog, Maya. These walks have become a morning ritual after dropping my husband off at the Larkspur ferry. In February, it’s a stroll through half-inch mud and cold wet grass that’s impressively taller … Read more