The Unexpected Grief
It occurred to me last night, when contemplating my dark mood, that I may be am having some painful feelings about my son's imminent departure from my home that I've been suppressing or otherwise not realizing... More »
It occurred to me last night, when contemplating my dark mood, that I may be am having some painful feelings about my son's imminent departure from my home that I've been suppressing or otherwise not realizing... More »
"If I had the influence with the good fairy who is supposed to preside over the christening of all children, I should ask that her gift to each child in the world be a sense... More »
It's that time of year when high school seniors start receiving their college letters. My son hasn't really had the time to worry about admissions once the applications were done in January. Besides his regular... More »
Sadly, I can't answer this question. I don't remember my childhood prior to my parents' divorce when I was 11. Seriously, I don't remember anything. I don't remember my parents being together or any of... More »
Human beings in all their amazing complexity -- the samenesses in their stories and the differences expressed in their unique mix of quirks (I love quirks!). I am amazed by the evolution of consciousness and the... More »
It's been a complicated day...after a lovely gift exchange with our kids my mother called, and while I avoided the call by jumping in the shower, apparently she was unable to carry on a conversation with any of... More »
"Many people today agree that we need to reduce violence in our society. If we are truly serious about this, we must deal with the roots of violence, particularly those that exist within each of... More »
I think one of the reasons I've been quiet lately is that I'm processing an impending life change. I will be releasing my first child to fly in the world on his own in less than a year.... More »
This is such a good question and really makes me think since most of my life I have not felt very supported other than from within, by both my Self and by the Sacred. The... More »
I read Robert Genn's Twice Weekly Letter on Art called The Painter's Keys . He's a working artist who explores all aspects of art making and art history through a letter he writes to his... More »