My cousin Amy introduced me to the best podcast and website. Her name is Tara Broch, and the title of this week’s discussion/meditation is Navigating the Dark Ages.
This talk helps process all that has been going on and how to respond to some of the challenges. It was constructive weeding through the sad times in the USA and putting a new spin on my thoughts. Check it out, and let me know what you think.
I love to listen to her talks. They range from 10 minutes to an hour-long. It’s nice when I have limited time and need a boost to plug into her.



I'm Melinda Stevens and living the life of a beach bum was inevitable since my father was a lifeguard for the city of Los Angeles. My memories of growing up on John Street in Manhattan Beach, California were filled with joy, excitement and adventures; until my world, as I knew it, fell apart when we moved to Del Mar, California. My father was offered the position as Captain of the lifeguards and we started the slow migration to the small deserted stretch of beach in 1963. At twelve years old, this seemed like the end of my life. Remember, I’m writing with clear hindsight now, ok somewhat clearer… Little did I know this would be the beginning of a new journey and give a bit more clarity to many of the events that led me to this new cooking adventure.