I wanted to honor the indigenous cultures that took me in and transformed me. So, I named my blog Pickled Roots – a space where I can preserve and pay homage to the roots of our modern world.
Whether creating books and workbooks or contributing articles to journals, Pickled Roots inspires, guides and nurtures leaders like you.
In my blog, you will find sage wisdom, practical inspiration and gifts that will assist you in your leadership journey.
In addition to my blog, my articles: Leadership as Service created in 2002; and Sacred Crossroads, Race and Yoga, published by UC Berkley in 2017; witness the personal stories that grew into my current thought leadership and operating philosophy. And coming soon are two new books – Wisdom Traditions and the Essence of Leadership and The Work Journey. Visit us often to immerse yourself in wisdom and inspiration.
Latin Infused Fourth of July
Sun and barbecue have come to be Fourth of July traditions here in the United States. I recall hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, ribs accompanied by potato salad and chips. Always one to mix it up, I jumped at the chance to buy a Latin Infused Potato Salad. Black Bean Burger [...]
So It Begins–The Roots of Pickled Roots
Everything has a beginning. A starting point. An origin. That beginning may be very clearly understood. Sometimes however, it’s a little difficult to understand how something actually came to be. And sometimes, the truth of the origin is simply denied. Why is this important? Today is the beginning of the [...]
Our Trees – Our Elders
I look outside my window at tall, leafy trees with thick solid roots. Since I’ve lived here, they’ve withstood unbearable heat, tropical storms, and ice storms. Undoubtedly, the environment in which they now live has changed. These trees, once surrounded only by others and animals, now live amongst homes, playing [...]
Children of the Earth
My sons and their friends were playing outside. They knocked on the door, full of excitement. “What’s this?” one of the boys asked. I smiled, amused that they knew they’d come to the right place for answers. “Oh. That’s a smoky quartz crystal”, I said. They were filled with smiles [...]
We Are One..One People…One Family
I recently shared my experience with the book Old Turtle. I cant' say enough about the message in the book. It is definitely one of my inspirations for starting this blog. Old Turtle is an example of the universal thread that reminds us that although we may express our cultures [...]
Universal Prayer
As a child, my parents taught me to pray. Raised in a non-denominational Christian church, I learned prayer was the way to talk to God. Every prayer ended with “Amen”. As I grew older, I always continued to pray. And my prayers evolved. I learned that prayer could be spoken, [...]