John Rivett, CMT

09/19/2025

Life is a paradox—we arrive with empty hands, spend much of our time reaching for what we cannot keep, and ultimately leave with nothing to carry. Massage reminds me that the hands are not meant only to grasp, but to listen, to comfort, as vessels toward healing. What truly endures is not what we hold onto, but what the soul receives through presence, touch, and connection.
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05/31/2022

After my morning hike I saw historical marker number 47, the Ship of the Desert. I also saw some other interesting architecture.

05/28/2022

My new haircut

05/13/2022

05/13/2022

I started my 4-mile hike before sunrise; it was the equivalent of 85 stories in elevation—the trail took me close to Bob Hope's famous former house, designed by John Lautner. I was so high I looked down on the house, but the highlight was seeing three bighorn sheep. I had my reliable water bottles from the University of Wisconsin!!

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05/11/2022

I love these zonohedron dome homes by Zomes in Petaluma (www.zomes.com). Since California passed SB9 allowing additional dwelling units (ADU), these are perfect designs. They are waterproof, moldproof, rotproof, fireproof, pestproof, leakproof, and maintenance-free. Check them out.

05/07/2022

My early morning hike above and into the canyons of Palm Springs reminds me of why I love it here. On my initial ascent, it was so hot I thought of turning back but continued forward (I had plenty of water) until I reached the shade of the oasis. I experienced insight into how similar it is to life in general.

05/05/2022

Cinco de Mayo is boring…said no Juan ever.

No hay mejor espejo que una vieja amiga.