For me, it offers time to reflect as the veil between the living and the dead is said to thin. We’ve been dealing with flooding which affects our ability to get to and from the freeway, and to travel around the side streets. It’s a mindfulness practice, and requires attention and presence.  I now have a webcam link to the freeway so I can monitor when to leave, return, and stay tucked. I keep wondering how anyone can deny climate change as most of us are affected in some way. I was at The Presidio yesterday on a beautiful day. A place that was built to defend now radiates healing, connection, communion, and peace.