Allow me to share a parable my late friend Craig told me: Before we are born, we are hanging out on the astral planes, having fun with our friends. Then our number is called: it’s our turn to don a body and come to Earth. We come here, live our lives, spending as much as 80, 90, even … Continue reading Vacation
The prompt for this was to use the names of Oscar winning movies. I chose The Shape of Water In late February Marcella found a meager crop of unevenly spaced violets sprouting in the back lawn, no doubt a remnant of an older gardener’s vision. Most were the traditional deep purple, flowers intent on holding … Continue reading White Violets
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
I started writing this piece about my friend Craig several years ago. I thought I had lost it, but I found it again as I was purging files this summer. I was so grateful to find it! Writing this was an experiment for me, as I was attempting a Japanese form called Haibun, which combines … Continue reading Blue
This Memorial Day I pray and affirm that we may come together to celebrate an enduring legacy of American compassion and courage. We honor the sacrifices of our parents and grandparents who died to protect our lives, our democracy, and our commitment to justice and equality. May we find strength and comfort in … Continue reading Memorial Day Prayer
Written with the prompts: this will be a difficult journey, you will have all the time you need, never questioned, don’t say anything, learn to__, open the box, what if I don’t, Emily does her best, making lists, Denise, like Sally It was Grandmother Sally who taught Denise and Emily to sit up all night … Continue reading Full Moon Ritual
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!!
I pray and affirm that we are a courageous and compassionate people, eager to heal racism, misogyny, homophobia, and hatred, to create a culture that values all life, that treasures our planet, that is willing to let go of greed and manifest a world of abundance for all of us to share. May you and … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
This is an important week for our nation as our leaders in Washington D.C. negotiate the economic path we will follow in the coming years. We need to remember that, for better or worse, the U.S. is a world leader, and the decisions made here affect everyone everywhere. Please pray with me that Divine Energy … Continue reading Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
I pray and affirm that we are a courageous and compassionate people, eager to heal racism, misogyny, homophobia, and hatred, to create a culture that values all life, that treasures our planet, that is willing to let go of greed and manifest a world of abundance for all of us to share. Amen Happy Thanksgiving … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
