http://www.annenowell.com/blog to encourage sharing of the ancient wisdom Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:51:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Happy Happy 2012!!  The year where it all ends! (from the Mayan philosophical perspective) The holidays have come and gone and we are into the "winter" of  another year. I have waited some weeks to post in hopes of regaling you with the Winter Wonderland where I currently reside. ... http://www.annenowell.com/blog/annes-voice/no-snow/ Indeed! It is Park City, Utah; essentially a suburb of Salt Lake City, just 25 miles up into the mountains. Judging by the pricey restaurants, the number of Lexus, and the amount of observable cosmetic surgery, I would guess we have the Utah equivalent of Beverly Hills or La Jolla. ... http://www.annenowell.com/blog/annes-voice/onto-into-utah/ Near the northwestern corner of the United States is the national wonder, Glacier National Park. A definite benefit to seasonal work is the availability to some of the most scenic areas of our country. Montana happens to be home to two of  the more spectacular National Parks, Glacier and Yellowstone. ... http://www.annenowell.com/blog/annes-voice/glacier-national-park/ We are nearing September and the summer has flown by! I have really enjoyed participating in the many outdoor activities offered in Montana.  As home to seven Native American reservations, with an enrolled population of over 4000, Montana in summer offers its Tribes the opportunity to get together and celebrate. ... http://www.annenowell.com/blog/annes-voice/crow-summer-pow-wow/ Summer in southwest Montana!  Here are sample photos of  hiking in the Lolo National Forest. As the snow is still melting in the upper elevations, there is a lot of fast moving water. A creek by any other name would be a river! I hope everyone of you is having an ... http://www.annenowell.com/blog/annes-voice/welcome-creek-hiking/ Memorial Day is usually the kickoff into summer. Graduations, schools are winding down, and families are planning their vacations. I am fortunate to be living in a beautiful part of our country and will hope to experience some of the summer fun here in Montana. In these photos I have ... http://www.annenowell.com/blog/annes-voice/i-heart-montana/ Greetings Y'all, from the beautiful State of Montana! I find myself in the spring of 2011 working in Boulder, Montana, a village of approximately 1,300 people. As noted in earlier posts, I feel fortunate to find seasonal work in places which usually close for the winter. Spring and summer, therefore, provide ... http://www.annenowell.com/blog/annes-voice/spring-in-montana/ Six weeks in San Diego have flown by.  I am fortunate to have many beautiful friends in San Diego and, indeed, it does feel like home. As the saying goes, "Home is where the heart is. Muchas Gracias to all the beautiful event participants. Since the material covered was largely philosophical, ... http://www.annenowell.com/blog/annes-voice/among-friends/ Thanks to everyone who stopped by for the Feb. 25th Kava tasting! It is a wonderful development that there is now such widespread interest in yoga. In the following workshops I would like to bring to light some additional pertinent information about yoga practices.  It would be great to see you ... http://www.annenowell.com/blog/annes-voice/march-workshops-in-san-diego/ Being a wandering yogini suits my temperament. I have always felt the need for a high level of freedom in life. To be tied down by personal or business obligations creates a challenge for me. Luckily most of you are content in your home/business lives, which normally involves staying in ... http://www.annenowell.com/blog/annes-voice/home-sweet-san-diego/