Gila’s Nomadic Life

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Half Dome's Silence and a Hummingbird's Gift, Yosemite National Park, CA (Part 1)
My breath catches as everything comes into sharp focus—a profound aha moment that I know will change everything.
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When the Fog Begins to Lift: A Retreat Reflection, Mount Madonna Center, CA
Now that I can name this feeling, I will embrace it even more and continue in my journey to spread love, kindness, and peace.
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Watercolors, Wonder, and a Real Hug Palo Alto, CA
I am glad this retreat brings me to this part of the U.S. so I can visit Jennie again. We FaceTime often, but nothing beats a real hug.
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Looking for Flush: The Man Who Taught Me Happiness — Pacific Grove, CA
The reward of sharing kindness is priceless.
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May 2025

Among Giants and Wildflowers — Sequoia National Park, CA
The sequoia trees are masterpieces of texture, having experienced life on Earth for over 2,000 years. Some have endured fire, yet they still stand tall…
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Frozen Lake in the Sky, Sierra Nevada, CA
The views are breathtaking. Massive granite cliffs shimmer in the morning light, radiating beauty and power. I stand in awe of Mother Nature and of…
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Wind, Snow, and a Million-Dollar View — I Simply Fell in Love: Mammoth Lakes, CA
It is a cold night, somewhere in the low 30’s, and at times, the gusts of wind feel like my van is about to take off the ground. I manage to stay warm…
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Driving Day Through Nevada’s Silence (Or Was It the Moon?)
At one point, Google Maps pops up with a notification: “Traffic is getting worse.”I laugh. What traffic? Does anyone even live out here? :))
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Thirteen Miles and a Gift Named Ian, Canyonlands National Park, the Needles District, UT
Believe me, I am fully aware that I am vertically challenged. I am missing a few good inches to manage the next section. My body fills with fear. I…
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Tiny Hiker, Big Views – Where Silence Heals, Moab, Utah
I find my spot for the night, right next to the Colorado River. I sit and listen to the silence of nature. I feel at home. As I climb into my tiny bed…
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ONE soul · TWO memoirs · ONE boundless road
I invite you to walk beside me—from the first steps of healing to the freedom of finding my soul in the wind.
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April 2025

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