A winter's poem I wrote a few decades ago. . . In Decemberthe sky darkened but a star cracked the blacknessto perch like a red bird on the waiting finger of an evergreen tree. Hiking through the field we knelt on damp leaves and knew: the Earth will heal herself. Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Blessed … Continue reading Shepherd’s Story
This poem continues my theme of December oranges, but also serves as a holiday warning: don't let this season try your patience and drive you to exhaustion! Remember, the smartest thing to do on the longest night of the year is sleep. If I can pluck the moonfrom the sky I may find it’s no … Continue reading Don’t Eat the Moon
2024 has been a mixed bag—like every year, I guess. I was blessed to have the resources to remodel my kitchen! It was a long, messy process, unpleasant at times for me and my feline companions, but I absolutely love the results. Still there is an ongoing issue with one of my new appliances, and … Continue reading Solstice Thoughts
Once again, allow me to share one of my favorite family stories. . . On December 7th, 1941, my mother was at her friend Louise’s house. They were picking the first oranges of the season when Louise’s mother came out to the yard to tell them the news that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor. … Continue reading My Mother’s Orange Tree
As the solstice brings the return of light, as Christians celebrate the birth of the Light of the World, may we feel the blessings of Divine Energy which surrounds us at all times, despite appearances. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Blessed Solstice, and Happy New Year! Time for a long winter's nap! See you in January!!
Long ago, in the pagan cultures of the far north, work and travel were severely limited by cold and snow as days grew shorter. Farmers and their families would remove a wheel from their carts as a sign of surrender to the great winter deities. They decorated the wheel with evergreen boughs, holly and candles. … Continue reading Meditations on an Advent Wreath
A winter's poem I wrote a few decades ago. In December the sky darkened but a star cracked the blackness to perch like a red bird on the waiting finger of an evergreen tree. Hiking through the field we knelt on damp leaves and knew: the Earth will heal herself. Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Blessed … Continue reading Shepherd’s Story
This is a reprint of a favorite holiday story. Enjoy! This is a true story. It happened several years ago, when I was still working full time. It was early on a Saturday morning when I set out with a long list of errands. First up: go to the ATM for cash so I could … Continue reading Grace: a Surprise from the Universe
Be safe and joyful this winter season. May you know gratitude and kindness in abundance. I'm in need of a long winter's nap. See you in January!
This poem continues my theme of December oranges, but also serves as a holiday warning: don't let this season try your patience and drive you to exhaustion! Remember, the smartest thing to do on the longest night of the year is sleep. If I can pluck the moon from the sky I may find it’s … Continue reading Don’t Eat the Moon
