Welcome to That Mystic Road!

We may never walk this way again
and who would be so brave again
To travel down that mystic road we tread?

--Michael Baim, singer/songwriter/ friend

Welcome, Fellow Travelers on the highways and byways of the heart, to That Mystic Road: Unforgettable Journeys Await

Greetings, fellow seekers of wonder! I open the rustic gate to That Mystic Road, a haven for hearts that long for stories, art, and the callings of the spirit. Here, beneath the riverside pines of Wenatchee (1954-1968) and within the folds of a vibrant spiritual community (1972-1992), I invite you to step onto a path less traveled, one that twists and turns with memories, inspiration, and the quiet hum of introspection 1950—now).

I'm Sandy Brown Jensen, a chronicler of moments both ordinary and extraordinary. I write about my childhood in Wenatchee with my adventurous family, our souls imprinted with sun-kissed summers and starlit secrets. I wander the memories of a vibrant spiritual community, where faith and everyday life interwove like the threads of a mystical rug, revealing hidden patterns and unexpected beauty.

On That Mystic Road, you'll find:

• Memoirs that whisper from the pines: Relive the magic of childhood alongside me, from backpacking treks into the high Cascades of Washington State to the excitement of a train wreck in the snow. Let my stories be your passport to a simpler time, reminding you of the joy and wonder within your own memories.

• Spiritual glimpses like sunbeams through stained glass: Peek into the often not-so-quiet corners of my spiritual community, where faith blossomed in everyday moments and transformative whispers found their way to open hearts. Discover echoes of your own inner landscape in these introspective reflections, and embark on your own journey of soul-searching.

• Award-winning art and poetry that dance with your senses: Let my photography ignite your imagination with vibrant landscapes and portraits of the inner world. Listen to the music of words as poems unfurl, revealing depths you may not have known existed within yourself.

This is a shared adventure, where we wander hand-in-hand as stories unfold, colors burst forth, and words weave their magic. Your presence here, your willingness to explore with an open heart, is the fuel that keeps the embers of this journey glowing.

Subscription here is always free, an invitation to join the dance of creativity and introspection. Consider yourself a welcome guest, no coin required to enter.

Image: On That Mystic Road together, left to right, me Sandy, sister Cheryl, brother Lisle, sister Toren, and my Uncle Kal. Photo by our father Warren Brown circa 1957.

So, dear traveler, step boldly onto That Mystic Road. It winds through sun-drenched meadows and moonlit forest paths, promising wisdom and glimpses of beauty you won't find anywhere else. Come, let's wander together, one story, one image, one verse at a time.

With open arms and a storyteller's heart,

Sandy Brown Jensen

P.S. Share the journey! Tell your friends, spread the word, and let's fill this road with curious souls eager to explore the unseen worlds within and around us.

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