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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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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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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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 »
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"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 »
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How do I find enough compassion and forgiveness for the person who has hurt me most, and continues to hurt herself and everyone she loves, to speak to her on Christmas Day? Unfortunately, I woke... More »
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"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 »
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"I live in a world of the body. My spirituality is twined with flesh, with bodies that bleed and birth and nurse their young. That is the high calling of motherhood: a demand that we... More »
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Because I've been so deeply mired in physical details, this morning I'm consciously looking at my involvement with the upcoming Pride Festival through the lens of symbolic sight and the potential impact upon others. I don't... More »
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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 »
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