by Jes Richardson | Mar 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, After many years away, I’ve decided to return to Sonoma County—specifically, Sebastopol. I originally left to be closer to Spirit Rock Meditation Center here in Marin, but lately, I’ve felt an undeniable pull back to Sonoma. Our country is on the brink...
by Jes Richardson | Mar 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, History has shown us how fragile democracy can be. Have you ever wondered how the German people allowed the Nazis to rise to power? We don’t have to wonder anymore—we’re watching it unfold in real-time. Hitler’s path to control began with the media, then...
by Jes Richardson | Feb 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, I earned my teaching credential from Dominican University, but it didn’t take long to realize that balancing full-time teaching with activism was impossible. So, I chose to be a substitute teacher instead—and I loved it! Showing up every day in the...
by Jes Richardson | Feb 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, We are living through some truly chaotic times. I hope you and your loved ones have been spared from the devastation of the fires in LA and the cruelty of recent political events. It’s all deeply unsettling. Here’s how I stay grounded in the midst of it...
by Jes Richardson | Jan 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, OK, I admit it … I’m a dreamer. Some dreams have come true, while others are still out there waiting to be realized. One of my biggest dreams that came true was The Blue Heron Inn. After two years of managing the Village Inn, a charming restaurant in...
