Chonkush TusaLaughing at DawnSometimes I am as resplendent as today’s sunrise. Pink and gold, I stretch my limbs, extending the muscles. My body wakes up, throwing…Dec 13, 2023Dec 13, 2023
Chonkush TusaNuerographic Art MeditationThe week of July 4th I had planned a backpacking trip because I like to be away from town during fireworks time.Jul 26, 2023Jul 26, 2023
Chonkush TusaWatsu, EurythmyA spot opened up on a waitlist for a Watsu class and I was able to carpool to southern Washington. We study at White Stone Institute under…Jun 23, 2023Jun 23, 2023
Chonkush TusaMental FlossingReturning home from Watsu — aquatic bodywork — training is a slow unraveling. When I start to feel the tide of words forming for something…Jun 23, 2023Jun 23, 2023
Chonkush TusaBlack Locust; Black CurrentIn the spirit of resting, I took a trip up to Canada for the weekend to visit new friends who have a small homestead on Salt Spring Island.Jun 2, 2023Jun 2, 2023
Chonkush TusaOyster mushrooms & Patio ProcessIt’s a bumper year for oyster mushrooms! A cool, wet Spring has brought out a flush in our alder woods, and around the lake nearest us —…May 26, 2023May 26, 2023
Chonkush TusaRocksSwing the mattock and hear… that sound. Cheeinkg. Place the tip of the shovel on the soil surface, and jump onto the foot shelves…May 17, 2023May 17, 2023
Chonkush TusaHurting, to Healing, to HelpingI made it back to Costa Rica, where I returned to the location where I began my journey in therapy in December. This time, for a week, I…Feb 24, 20231Feb 24, 20231
Chonkush TusaMore PaintKeeping with the theme of “use what’s getting ignored in the shed” my host in Lima asked what I could paint in just half an hour to…Feb 15, 2023Feb 15, 2023
Chonkush TusaHands, Seeds, and Songs — and PaintWhen I visited the home and reforestation garden “Hands, Seeds, and Songs” for the first time three years ago, I worked primarily with the…Feb 13, 20231Feb 13, 20231