Easter Warmth, in 3D

Okay, the 3D lure was just to get you to see the movie.

So, the clip is merely a 360 degree glimpse of Easter 2012 at Walker Creek... and it comes with a warning: you may have to tilt your head to the side as the camera spins around in a circle. By clicking the link, you agree to assume all responsibility for dizziness and/or warm fuzzy feelings that you may experience.

Filmmaker's note: Prior to all this merrymaking and munching, nearly 20 dozen eggs were hidden and discovered in the meadow/orchard during the Children's Egg Hunt. And several Golden Eggs along with chocolate ones in the Adult Egg Hunt (aka $$$$$$$). Thank you: sun, friends, family! With much gratitude for simple pleasures.

Ah, Fall Equinox, Bittersweet Friend

The last day of 2010 summer washed away here at Walker Creek. Rain, rain and - more rain. Our monthly Community Meeting rolls around at 7pm. We each trod in, heavy sodden steps - our boots, our souls. The weight of a thousand wet dark nights presses down on us. Warmed by the fire, the air lightens slightly after sharing a hot pan of cashew ginger fried rice and a bowl of sunshine-y organic peaches.

Fall is a time when the land at Walker Creek shines brightest - the greens at their most vibrant, the air at its most fresh. The dying copper salmon are on their return.

And still - we leave behind us a sweet summer - two celebrations on the land: Joe & Miyabi's wedding celebration, and the 2nd Annual 4th of July Wingding at the Sunshine House; neighboring Majawood's music fest; and each of us making more music and roadtrips and outdoor adventures -- Meltdown, Country Faire, Burning Man. Oregon. Idaho. Montana.

Adieu, long bright days of summer.

Hello, darkness, our old friend.

Easter Sweets

Frosting easter-shaped sugar cookies at The Sunshine House today.

New Noah piling it on thick. Dayna decorated the psychedelic tulip. Hannon, old Noah, and Caleb already outside chowing on their frosting-mounded goodness, breathing in the crisp spring day.

Celebrations at the community for Easter will be quiet this year. Lots of folks away and busy. As a newbie, I've only heard that usually Easter is a lovely community celebration here, complete with egg hunts and gathering to feast on leg of lamb a la Karma. Here's to spring and budding plants, which will emerge from the cold ground regardless, hallelujah!!!