Bill Denneen
The next time you enter the oak woodland just sit quietly for awhile and listen to all the life and observe all the different kinds of plants and animals. Feel the spirit of the Chumash that were here for so long. Take time to wrap your arms around an oak, you will feel “grounded” to Mother Earth—-you will then be a true “tree-hugger” like me and your life will be enriched.
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Thoughts on the winter solstice
BY BILL DENNEEN All cultures have a ceremony of some sort around Dec. 21st—Hanaukkah, Ramadan, Kwanzza, Christmas. The term “solstice” is derived from two Latin words:”sol” meaning sun and “sistere” meaning to stand still. It occurs when the earth’s axial tilt is furthest away from the sun. The Mayan culture would sacrifice a virgin to get […]... (Continue Reading)
