I feel it would be disingenuous this year to post my usual affirmation of hoped-for abundance and gratitude for blessings when so many people here in our own country are suffering. I myself am at a place in life where I am truly content with all I have and at peace about all I do not … Continue reading Thanksgiving 2025
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!!
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
I’m writing this on Monday night, and I just heard the news that 46 people—most likely migrants—were found dead in a trailer near San Antonio, Texas. Last week, Roe v. Wade was overturned. Last month, 19 children and 2 adults were shot to death in Uvalde, Texas, in yet another senseless example of unrestrained gun … Continue reading Happy 4th
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
Continuing my December theme, I give you my own personal ode to oranges. . . Oranges are loud. Oranges are splashy. They are not subtle. They are not shy. They may be as big as softballs, but they consider themselves to be miniature stars, small globes of fire, a reflection of the solar energy that … Continue reading Juicy
I hardly need to say this because we all know it, but hey, it’s been a weird couple of years. This November I am grateful for family members and friends who have accompanied me on this journey. But I also want to say I am so grateful for Writing, the actual activity, the practice of writing. Writing has … Continue reading November Musing
Sending out prayers and affirmations for prosperity and healing for every individual, for every community, for every nation on our planet. May you know joy. Taking a break this week. Tune in next week for more flash fiction. . . Thanks for reading!
