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Accidental Overdose: Suffering and Resilience

Posted on Oct 6th, 2008 by Blessing Conspirator : Imagination Prophet Blessing Conspirator

We finally learned how my mother died last week. It was an accidental overdose of pain medication. I'm grateful to know it wasn't suicide, and yet still find it extremely sad that my mother's lifelong... More »

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A Tribe of Mothers

Posted on Aug 12th, 2008 by Blessing Conspirator : Imagination Prophet Blessing Conspirator

This morning I discovered this lovely and humbling example of how wonderful my tribemates are... Inspired by a Conspiracy I've known Deborah longer than any other friend in my life. She was my first girlfriend and spoke to... More »

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Chapter 6:Home & Family

Posted on Aug 11th, 2008 by Blessing Conspirator : Imagination Prophet Blessing Conspirator

I started this the night I got home but was so exhausted I couldn't finish it. I've just now had time and headspace to do so... It was a 15 hour trip before I made... More »

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Chapter 4: She Was Loved (& So Am I)

Posted on Aug 8th, 2008 by Blessing Conspirator : Imagination Prophet Blessing Conspirator

Today we made all the phone calls to close accounts, talked to the school district about benefits (we won't know any specifics till we know cause of death), and took care of all of the... More »

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Chapter 3: The Business of Death

Posted on Aug 7th, 2008 by Blessing Conspirator : Imagination Prophet Blessing Conspirator

Today began with an 8 a.m. appointment at the funeral home. It was the first moment my sister and I cried simultaneously since we've been together. We have a strange relationship. There are ways we... More »

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Losing My Mother, Chapter Two: Tribe

Posted on Aug 6th, 2008 by Blessing Conspirator : Imagination Prophet Blessing Conspirator

I am incredibly blessed with friendship right now. I do believe the Universe has been conspiring on my behalf these last few months to be sure I have a support network of love to support... More »

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Losing My Mother, Chapter 1

Posted on Aug 6th, 2008 by Blessing Conspirator : Imagination Prophet Blessing Conspirator

How long can I lament with this depressed heart and soul how long can I remain a sad autumn ever since my grief has shed my leaves the entire space of my soul is burning... More »

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A Meditation on Death and Rebirth

Posted on Mar 22nd, 2008 by Blessing Conspirator : Imagination Prophet Blessing Conspirator

As I ponder the transition into Spring this weekend (of which I am already poignantly aware both in the sensory world around me and in my inner world) and the metaphorical journey of Christ from death to... More »

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The Salt Monument: A Global Symbol of Humanity

Posted on Nov 11th, 2007 by Blessing Conspirator : Imagination Prophet Blessing Conspirator

Have you seen this? I May Never Know You I may never know you, But I know you live somewhere, Waking and sleeping each day, Sustained by the great wave of breath Breathing in and... More »

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Art Installation Inspired by the War

Posted on Apr 14th, 2007 by Blessing Conspirator : Imagination Prophet Blessing Conspirator

The Red Sweaters Project "Concept: Suspend 1500+ hand-knit mini red sweaters from a tree. Participants: Anyone who can knit or crochet! Purpose: This project is an art installation that was inspired by the war in... More »

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