I'm heading home soon after a truly special day. Mom's memoriam was simple yet deeply heartwarming, exactly as she would have wanted. At 91, many of her peers are no longer with us, but the love and memories shared today filled the room with her vibrant spirit. Take a look at the photo of Steven and me from the gathering—it captures the moment perfectly.

Tahoe has been a refreshing escape this year, with cooler, crisper air than usual. There's a lot happening around my cabin—questions to answer, comments to address, and decisions to make as I build my new studio and repair the old cabin. The studio will be about half the size of our main studio, but it’s shaping up to be an ideal spot for hosting small summer retreats. Front of house on right, with studio behind which you can see now....Back of house on the left (ADU) New build

I’m heading toin the Bay Area this weekend, then driving the rest of the way home after a short stay with my friend Julia. I’ll be back in action starting Sunday, August 24th, and Monday, August 25th, for three weeks before my long time planned trip to Italy.

So, get your gong sessions in while I’m here!

I leave for Italy on September 13th and return home on October 10th.

After that, I’m here to stay for a long while. I’ll need someone to sub at the Sanctuary next year, as three months away is a long time. If anyone’s interested in substituting, please let me know. Of course we will help decide who we will get in here.

Thank you all for your patience and understanding—I miss the gong sessions as much as you do! My body aches and I need those good vibes!

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