In September 2016 Marlon and I were in Mt. Shasta to do a photoshoot for the invitations to our fantasy-themed Love Celebration (our otherworldly chic alternative to a wedding)… I had also been told by Spirit we were there to make a dragon essence.

The exquisite, rose-pink flowers had seemingly popped up overnight at the nature preserve near our home. They danced in clusters of lily-like blooms on long stalks, standing out like blushing brides against the browns and beiges of southern California’s typical summer wardrobe.