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Birth Announcement: Opal Fay Grimes
2 responses - Posted 10.30.09
To Jesse and Heather Grimes, Opal Fay Grimes was born in Boulder, CO on October 22, 2009 at 8:41am. Jesse reports, "She arrived very healthy and happy at 9 pounds, and we are beyond delighted." continue
2 responses - Posted 10.30.09
To Jesse and Heather Grimes, Opal Fay Grimes was born in Boulder, CO on October 22, 2009 at 8:41am. Jesse reports, "She arrived very healthy and happy at 9 pounds, and we are beyond delighted." continue
The Range of Emotions… – HIGHLIGHT
1 response - Posted 09.18.15
...Inspired By a Child’s Birthday COLUMN: Children and Family article by Heather Grimes edited by Renée Picard Photo: Harry Walker / Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) originally published on elephantjournal.com Friday was two days after my daughter Opal’s fifth birthday. We went to Sunflower Farms with my parents who were visiting from Ohio. My husband, Jesse, played hooky ...continue
1 response - Posted 09.18.15
...Inspired By a Child’s Birthday COLUMN: Children and Family article by Heather Grimes edited by Renée Picard Photo: Harry Walker / Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) originally published on elephantjournal.com Friday was two days after my daughter Opal’s fifth birthday. We went to Sunflower Farms with my parents who were visiting from Ohio. My husband, Jesse, played hooky ...continue
Adventures in Doll-Making – HIGHLIGHT
1 response - Posted 08.24.15
COLUMN: Children and Family Why our Imperfect First Try was a Winner article by Heather Grimes edited by Renée Picard photo courtesy of the author originally published on elephant.com We have no idea when inspiration will strike. It can come like a jolt, or as a slow-percolating notion. The thing is, as an adult, the logical ...continue
1 response - Posted 08.24.15
COLUMN: Children and Family Why our Imperfect First Try was a Winner article by Heather Grimes edited by Renée Picard photo courtesy of the author originally published on elephant.com We have no idea when inspiration will strike. It can come like a jolt, or as a slow-percolating notion. The thing is, as an adult, the logical ...continue
From Whining to Sanity – HIGHLIGHT
2 responses - Posted 12.17.14
[caption id="attachment_120633" align="alignright" width="300"] Opal Grimes[/caption]COLUMN: Youth and Family A Day of Success, Bafflement and the Stillness In-Between by Heather Grimes, Boulder, CO All of the sanity that I’ve gathered over the years from yoga and meditation and dharma books and friendships all goes out the window the moment my five-year-old daughter ...continue
2 responses - Posted 12.17.14
[caption id="attachment_120633" align="alignright" width="300"] Opal Grimes[/caption]COLUMN: Youth and Family A Day of Success, Bafflement and the Stillness In-Between by Heather Grimes, Boulder, CO All of the sanity that I’ve gathered over the years from yoga and meditation and dharma books and friendships all goes out the window the moment my five-year-old daughter ...continue
The Nutcracker: A 4-Year-Old’s Review – HIGHLIGHT
4 responses - Posted 12.02.13
by Heather Grimes, Boulder, Colorado article originally published on elephant journal Hi, I’m Opal. I just turned four. This means I’m old enough to ride a bike (with a bar attached to the back so mommy can grab me if I get going downhill and can’t stop), eat popsicles inside, say long words like ...continue
4 responses - Posted 12.02.13
by Heather Grimes, Boulder, Colorado article originally published on elephant journal Hi, I’m Opal. I just turned four. This means I’m old enough to ride a bike (with a bar attached to the back so mommy can grab me if I get going downhill and can’t stop), eat popsicles inside, say long words like ...continue
Preschools: An Early Glimpse at Enlightened Society? – HIGHLIGHT
2 responses - Posted 11.21.11
by Heather Grimes Opal and I enter a room that’s flooded with natural light. People are moving about the space in joyful exploration; the room is set up to encourage such artistic curiosity. One corner is arranged to inhabit role-play, another area is filled neatly with books to foster more literary ...continue
2 responses - Posted 11.21.11
by Heather Grimes Opal and I enter a room that’s flooded with natural light. People are moving about the space in joyful exploration; the room is set up to encourage such artistic curiosity. One corner is arranged to inhabit role-play, another area is filled neatly with books to foster more literary ...continue
Refuge Vows – HIGHLIGHT
1 response - Posted 10.02.11
by Heather Grimes I recently discovered an essay from my Refuge Vow Ceremony while looking through some old writings; the following is an excerpt. This particular vow occurred at the end of a dathun at Shambhala Mountain Center, of which I attended one week, in January 2006. The American Century Dictionary definition for ...continue
1 response - Posted 10.02.11
by Heather Grimes I recently discovered an essay from my Refuge Vow Ceremony while looking through some old writings; the following is an excerpt. This particular vow occurred at the end of a dathun at Shambhala Mountain Center, of which I attended one week, in January 2006. The American Century Dictionary definition for ...continue
Drala Kids – HIGHLIGHT
8 responses - Posted 08.31.11
[caption id="attachment_25928" align="alignright" width="300" caption="photo of Opal Grimes, by Heather Grimes"][/caption]by Heather Grimes "The attitude of sacredness toward your environment will bring drala." ~ Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, from Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior. Weeks ago, Opal spotted a butterfly wing on our front lawn where the ...continue
8 responses - Posted 08.31.11
[caption id="attachment_25928" align="alignright" width="300" caption="photo of Opal Grimes, by Heather Grimes"][/caption]by Heather Grimes "The attitude of sacredness toward your environment will bring drala." ~ Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, from Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior. Weeks ago, Opal spotted a butterfly wing on our front lawn where the ...continue
The Man With Many Faces: Remarks on the Film Crazy Wisdom – HIGHLIGHT
4 responses - Posted 07.03.11
By Heather Grimes Not giving up on anything seemed to be the basic point. Willing to work with what is there on the basis of a primordial wakeful quality seems to be the definition of Crazy Wisdom. - Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Photos of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche are as much ...continue
4 responses - Posted 07.03.11
By Heather Grimes Not giving up on anything seemed to be the basic point. Willing to work with what is there on the basis of a primordial wakeful quality seems to be the definition of Crazy Wisdom. - Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Photos of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche are as much ...continue
Boulder Welcomes Princess Drukmo
3 responses - Posted 11.11.10
On Saturday 6 November Princess Drukmo Mukpo was welcomed by the Front Range community at Marpa House in Boulder. Hundreds gathered on a warm, sunny afternoon to celebrate her presence with champagne and cupcakes, and to offer her smiles, waves, and gifts. After toasts and the reading of a poem by ...continue
3 responses - Posted 11.11.10
On Saturday 6 November Princess Drukmo Mukpo was welcomed by the Front Range community at Marpa House in Boulder. Hundreds gathered on a warm, sunny afternoon to celebrate her presence with champagne and cupcakes, and to offer her smiles, waves, and gifts. After toasts and the reading of a poem by ...continue
