Author Archives: Tom Childers

energy basics

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Tom Childers

Even though I’ve studied energy work for eight years, I realize I haven’t written much about what I’ve been learning, and how it’s changed my life. In 2016 I quit my career as a software architect, and now lead a … Continue reading →

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wildlife

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Tom Childers

One of the aspects of my home is location…on what is called the “wild land/urban interface”, or WUI. The western side of Fairfax is surrounded by open space, as the town is at the head of the Ross Valley, surrounded … Continue reading →

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good-bye, schwartzchild

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Tom Childers

We first met in early December 2004. He and his brother were 2-month-old kittens at the Marin Humane Society. I was separated from my first wife, living alone in a 2-bedroom house in Terra Linda and trying to make it … Continue reading →

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the end of the leopard lounge

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Tom Childers

This is kind of a eulogy. One of my favorite parts of Burning Man has always been a little camp-within-our-camp, created by a manic bunch of guys from southern California. VW Bus Camp doesn’t have much shared infrastructure, but many … Continue reading →

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ttitd vi

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Tom Childers

Welcome home. That’s what the greeters say when you finally get to the gate, and it feels true. For the sixth time, I was back to That Thing In The Desert. Again our trusty Westy, Mojave, has carried us without … Continue reading →

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fire break

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Tom Childers

In August, we got a rather unexpected notice from the Ross Valley Fire Department. They were coming to do fire mitigation up the hill behind our house. As it turns out, we are right on the town boundary with open … Continue reading →

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ttitd v

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Tom Childers

After a three-year hiatus, Burning Man happened again this year. I eagerly prepared early, not knowing if I would get a ticket, or what I would experience. I have learned that clear resolve and intention makes things happen, so I’ve … Continue reading →

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defecting from bimmer world

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Tom Childers

I’ve been an unabashed fan of BMWs for more than 40 years, however the last two years of owning an E70 X5 have cured me of much enthusiasm. While the black SUV has been supremely comfortable, it has proven to … Continue reading →

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dixie fire dance

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Tom Childers

The last two weeks have been rather nerve-wracking, as the enormous Dixie Fire has moved north and west towards my cabin in Mill Creek. When we got the evacuation warning, Jen and I headed up there, packed valuables and furniture, … Continue reading →

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mojave returns

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Tom Childers

Our Westfalia engine replacement was completed on May 21st, so I flew down to southern Cal, got to Victorville, and drove Mojave home with her new heart. And therein lies a story of serendipity and further adventure. To start with, … Continue reading →

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