Keeping an Open Heart
Hello Friends, What’s next? That was my first thought when I heard that the U.S. Supreme Court had reversed Roe vs. Wade last week. We knew it was coming,...
Category: Musings
Pause Rest Be
Hi Friends, I haven’t had much time to write this week, so I thought I’d tell you about a new book I’m reading. It’s titled Pause Rest B...
Chaos Reigns
Hi Friends, How has your week been? Mine was a descent into chaos. The skunk that has taken up residence under my house disappeared for a couple of days, and I ...
Skunk Medicine
Hi Friends, I’ve been dealing with a skunk for the past couple of months. At first it was just nearby, and I occasionally smelled skunk spray in the middl...
Liminal Uncertainty
Hi Friends, I’ve heard therapists and others in the healing professions say that many people are experiencing periods of intense emotional release right n...
The Power of Color
Hello Friends, It’s spring in the northern hemisphere, and many plants are coming into full bloom. Here’s a peek at some of the California natives i...
Living a Creative Life
Hi Friends, My mom is in the final phase of clearing out her house and getting ready to move. It’s the house that I grew up in, and the house she has live...
Remembrance
Hi Friends, I went to a lovely memorial service over the weekend. It was poignant and funny, with a lot of people telling interesting stories about the man who ...
Spring Revival
Hi Friends, I hibernate in winter. I lose interest in everything except reading, napping and watching videos on YouTube and Netflix. It seems strange that it...
Love Yourself
Hi Friends, I woke up this morning feeling tired and uninspired, with no ideas for writing this newsletter. I found myself thinking things like — what is ...