Lots of gay and lesbian couples have been working with me to formally tie the knot. The stories are myriad and heartwarming. So many of these couples have had many committed years together. As Pharrell Williams recently said on Ellen (paraphrased), “It’s 2014 and we can put people on the moon, a rover on Mars . . .
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Now that New Mexico has joined a growing list of states legalizing gay marriage, I am able to more fully embrace the blessing it is to be a gay marriage officiant. It is very rewarding to work with lesbians and gay men who, in most cases, are formalizing what is already a long-standing relationship. The . . .
Here it is the eve of Valentine’s Day and as a wedding celebrant it would seem appropriate that I might expound on romance, love and the like! What originally drew me to be a wedding officiant was the opportunity to work with people in love. It really doesn’t get better than that! Part of the . . .
I want to share an experience exemplifying passion in your life. It is easy to dismissively say, “Oh sure, I’m passionate about this, that and that …” But when you see the light of passion in another’s eye or feel the power of it emanate from within yourself you know a deep and pure passion. . . .
Who would have thought that little old New Mexico (we’re actually the fifth largest state, who knew?) would break down the discriminatory barriers to gay marriage in a unique way. Last week’s Taos News had the banner headline, “Taos ruling makes marriage legal for all.” There were gay weddings taking place in front of the . . .
It’s the height of hummingbird season, just as it is the peak of wedding season. Like the preparation for a wedding, the hummingbirds create quite a hub of activity. Here in my new gardens in Taos, the hummingbirds are summer-long visitors as opposed to their brief appearances in Denver. Currently, the Rufous hummingbirds are in . . .
In this world of diversity – and I’m a big supporter of diversity for it is what makes the world go round – we have tree huggers and loggers, those who carve their initials in trees and others that will occupy a tree to save it from the chainsaw. It would follow that there are . . .
How do you recharge your batteries? How do you de-clutter your brain? You do, don’t you? It’s an important tool to maintaining your sanity in this society of ever-increasing momentum. I know many meditate or practice yoga. Those don’t tend to expend enough energy for me and so I find it hard to settle into . . .
Winter in the Sangre de Cristo mountains offers opportunities for observation and solitude which for me engenders endless contemplation. Whether on cross country skis, snowshoes or hiking boots with Yaktrax – conditions vary widely – the key is to get out there. Winter in the forested mountains is a time of simplicity. The dormancy and . . .
Time for reflection equals rejuvenation, at least for me! Last summer I had the opportunity to join a small group of friends for a week canoeing 100 miles down the Green River to its confluence with the Colorado River. The theme for the trip was simplicity. Our days were filled with swimming, gentle paddling, floating, . . .
