I sent out my holiday gifts a couple of weeks ago–but just in time for Christmas in my own time zone! You don’t have to tell me, I know that …
Snow clouds over the mountains and new beginnings
I managed to slip out for a walk earlier this week just before it snowed–with the snow clouds hanging low over the mountains. It was amazingly beautiful. This is my …
Re-imagining a world filled with light: Immaculate Reconception
Re-imagining–that’s what I want to do this Christmas. Remember the light, the delight, the joy–create celebration. Last week, I talked about the practice of gratitude in these difficult times. I’ve …
Finding light in the darkness-the practice of gratitude
I’ve been focusing on practicing gratitude this season of light. I seem to be feeling the darkness of this time of year more than usual. Being away from my family …
My Shirley Temple doll- lost and never found: a sestina poem
About 25 years ago, I lost my Shirley Temple doll. I hadn’t thought about her for years. But for some reason, she popped back into my mind this week. I’ve …
Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Do you know the Gaelic blessing that ends with this line–Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand? May the road rise up to …
Cat wisdom–good advice from a feline friend
Cat wisdom–it’s communicated with a look, a flick of the tail, a meow or purr. Perhaps it’s because I’ve been spending a lot of time (almost all my time) at …
Wabi-Sabi: Embracing the imperfectly perfect
I woke up this morning thinking about Wabi-Sabi. The Japanese idea of embracing the perfect in our imperfection. What is wabi-sabi I found a few lovely definitions–all similar and yet …
Thanksgiving approaches–the practice of thankfulness
The practice of thankfulness–it’s important right now. I’ve been feeling sad about Thanksgiving coming this year. It’s a Thanksgiving I won’t be spending with my family–and it’s my favorite holiday. …
Poetic Remembrance–a poem in honor of my dad
A poetic remembrance of my Dad–I wrote 2 poems this week, in 2 very different moods. It’s interesting how we can feel so many different feelings in close proximity to …