Barbara Thomas

Mano has asked me to make a list of special experiences in my life. He also has asked me to read my autobiography, Living With The Spirits Of The Land, again. He is asking me to review my life as it comes close to its end. I have made two promises to God over the years that leave me in perfect peace on the matter of life and death.

For a number of years I have subscribed to an international newsletter about Gnomes. The latest edition arrived last week and I decided to share it with you. A couple of stories I enjoyed: 

On Sunday John took me on our annual outing down the coast to Big Sur for breakfast at Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn. This little place is pure magic. We always sit by the fireplace. I always order a Mocha. I think back to the many times Jim and I stopped by Deetjen’s for the night or for a meal. Just driving through Big Sur with the high cliff’s straight vertical drop to the ocean, the redwood trees, and energy of the residential artist community, fills my heart and stimulates my Artist Soul.