ADVICE FROM THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: THE INQUIRING MIND, A DARING ADVENTURE!
Someone once said, “Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic.” By Sharon Courmousisread more
View ArticleTIPS FROM THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: HOW TO HONE YOUR SENSE OF 360—AND PROTECT...
Increase your enjoyment of living!By Sharon Courmousis, Sacred Rocks Reserve June 20, 2011 (Boulevard)--We observe at every news show and every news stand headliners about three types of people:...
View ArticlePURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY, AND MAKE YOUR PLANS….
By Sharon Courmousis September 21, 2011 (Boulevard, California)--A dear friend lies in hospice for her final days on earth; it is sad, so sad. And not fair. It is incomprehensible, from our...
View ArticleADVICE FROM THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: JUST OPEN YOUR EYES
By Sharon Courmousis Sacred Rocks ReserveIncrease your enjoyment of living!October 30, 2011 (Boulevard) -- At 6:20 am I walked into the sun. Tormented by drama in my mind, it took a while to sink in....
View ArticleTIPS FROM THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: PLAN ON IT!
By Sharon Cormousis December 2, 2011 (Boulevard) -- There are only a few weeks until we roll into 2012; we are going into the hibernating time of year. The leaves have mostly fallen, the air is crisp...
View ArticlePURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: CACOPHONY AND EUPHONY
March 13, 2012 (Boulevard) -- What is the distinction between sound and noise? Wikipedia tells us in common use, the word noise means any unwanted sound, but sound can be desirable. Cacophony is...
View ArticlePURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: CAMPING, MOI?
By Sharon Courmousis May 14, 2012 (Boulevard)--“A little dust won't kill you”, said my parents as we packed up for the family camping trip. Being the oldest of four and an obedient child, I did...
View ArticlePURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: HOW TO HAVE FUN IN A JUNKYARD, OR RAMBLINGS FROM A...
By Sharon Courmousis August 14, 2012 (Boulevard)--Yep! Curious is my middle name. Some are curious about how to make things themselves, like woodworking, gardening, or handcrafts. Some are curious...
View ArticlePURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: HOW A CHILD IS LIKE A TREE
By Sharon Courmousis, Sacred Rocks Reserve August 23, 2012 (Boulevard)--I have a tree at Sacred Rocks, planted 5 years ago, a Purple Robe Locus. The tree specialist explained to me about watering, and...
View ArticlePURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: STORM OVER HEAD
By Sharon Courmousis, Sacred Rocks Reserve September 1,2012 (Boulevard)--Do you remember your last storm? Those who live in the mountains get to experience the power of nature up close, sometimes too...
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