Special tribute to my mother, Barbara, who was born on June 20, 1951.

Interestingly, two times during this Walk, I’ve seen big, bright falling stars– the only 2 times in my life that I’ve ever seen falling stars grow large and bright, lighting up a portion of the night sky. The first: February 14, 2010: the last day of my thousand-mile walk from home to Santa Monica, and the 35th wedding anniversary of my mom + dad. The second: June 20, 2011, final day of spring, and my mother’s 60th birthday. I was returning “home” from Katie Visco’s “Soupla,” in Austin. Katie, born just a few days before my mother passed away, ran across America in 2009. (I didn’t find out about her till I’d walked as far as Phoenix.) A vortex of powerful, positive energy, Katie is one of the very most inspirational people I’ve ever met…

My mother’s exceptional energy impacts my intuition throughout the miles.

Often, when in especially challenging situations (including this past weekend), I simply head outside, breath, look up at the stars, wait patiently, and the right answer will come to me.

The two sky-brightening stars I’ve seen on separate occasions have been affirmations to me that I’m on the right path, I’m meeting the right people, and I’m doing what I’m here on Earth to do ~

Happy Summer Solstice, Everyone!!!