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July Jumble

July Jumble

July 13, 2026

This summer's been a jumble. I wrote this limerick to lighten my mood.read more

Real Life

Real Life

June 14, 2026

It always feels a bit humbling when I what I think I know—know intellectually that is—turns out to be only a fraction of reality, reminding me that knowing something and experiencing it are two different things. Our yard's transformation into a bee lawn" is my most recent example.read more

Getting Into the Swing

Getting Into the Swing

May 16, 2026

Even though most of you know I am a playful person, I haven’t been feeling very playful these past months. But yesterday at my physical therapy appointment I unexpectedly amused myself (and my PT). Here is that story.read more

We Are Inevitable

We Are Inevitable

March 18, 2026

In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, I am posting a limerick I have worked on off and on for several years. Today I did more revision and expansion. Why?  The creative challenge, discipline and enjoyment in doing this calms me, shows me my truth, and reminds me of my/our strength and agency, something those in power want to deny us. May it inspire, strengthen and amuse you.read more

Lessons from an Archive of Warriors

Lessons from an Archive of Warriors

February 17, 2026

Most of my art is abstract. When I have painted faces over the years, most of them are cheerful or playful or emanate a spiritual teacher vibe. But not all; there is another group that I loosely think of as angry warriors. I was drawn to pull these “warriors” out and look at them together. Though I was afraid their rage would be hard to take. What I saw was more complicated.read more

Holding It All

Holding It All

January 18, 2026

We—most of us—are having to learn (or hone our ability) to hold it all. Not necessarily because we want to, but because we know we must. In order to be fully alive and for our lives to have meaning. And so we aren't knocked flat or just go to sleep. A couple quotes that I found helpful at this time.read more

The Place of Caught Breath

The Place of Caught Breath

December 18, 2025

Some reflections at this time of confluence of dark moon, winter solstice and dark times on the world scene.read more

Turn of the Seasons

Turn of the Seasons

November 17, 2025

At this turn of the season, a playful pondering of the word "turn" in a little poem.read more

Themes and Variations

Themes and Variations

October 19, 2025

I’ve just finished putting together the Soundtrack of My Life. This is a list of songs that at different times resonated deeply with me, that persisted, or were important or symbolic in some way. So maybe not a Soundtrack so much as an Opera of My Life. No—a compilation of Themes and Variations of My Life is more like it. I began because I was simply curious. I was surprised at how quickly the list came together, how the songs tumbled out, and how many there are. And how most of those songs are still dear to me, still express who I am or what I value or desire.read more

Eyes to the Unknown

Eyes to the Unknown

July 24, 2025

Words are not always helpful these chaotic days. But sometimes images speak. Here are a few drawings that speak to me of noticing and watching amidst an Unknown full of motion. Although one drawing speaks to me of community. My hope is that you might recognize something of yourself or our world in these images.read more

Playing With Numbers

Playing With Numbers

June 24, 2025

Creation is our basic nature. At a time when we are seduced or frightened by other, darker aspects of our nature, I believe our joyful creations are vital, no matter how imperfect, or even silly, they might be. Here's a recent one of mine (a poem and a drawing).read more

Generations and Generations and Generations

Generations and Generations and Generations

May 23, 2025

This Memorial day weekend, as the energy of war swirls around us and within us, It feels appropriate to revisit a blog post I wrote on Memorial Day 3 years ago, a post describing one of the most powerful experiences I had during a spiritual tour in Ireland ten years ago.read more

A Limerick for You, With Love

A Limerick for You, With Love

April 26, 2025

A limerick instead of a blog essay, and the reason why, accompanied by drawings and a blessing.read more

Taking A Breath

Taking A Breath

March 30, 2025

A wise and amusing poem about finding our way through these chaotic and cruel times. And a link for more humor and wonder. And an invitation to share your stories.read more

A Pause to Marvel

A Pause to Marvel

February 26, 2025

I’m taking a breather from hate, recklessness and cruelty.  To ponder a wonder hidden in plain sight: pomegranates.read more

Searching for True North

Searching for True North

January 28, 2025

The slam of edicts coming out of Washington this past week—edicts that adversely affect millions of people, including family members and friends— spawned in me grief and rage. Amidst other constructive responses (and nonconstructive fantasies) I found strength in this poem. So I thought I’d share it in case you find strength in it too.read more

Let's Rewind and Press

Let's Rewind and Press "Play"

December 29, 2024

As I continue to be immersed in solstice/end of year reflections and holiday activities, I am hoping this blog post from December 2018 will amuse you: As a break from all the emotion--much of it heart-breaking--swirling within and around me, I took a play break to write and draw. Can you find the numbers from the poem hidden in the drawing?read more

The Dark Season

The Dark Season

November 30, 2024

A quote about this dark season and what it offers us. And how it reflects what I'm feeling right now.read more

A Tribute

A Tribute

October 31, 2024

In this season of multicolored leaves, death and letting go, I am moved to tell you a little story. About a magnificent tree at my childhood home. Can attachment run both ways?read more

Crumbs in a Tumultuous Time

Crumbs in a Tumultuous Time

October 5, 2024

The New Moon and partial solar eclipse have come and gone, and I am busy between trips, but rather than skip this month’s blog, I wanted to share a couple things that have nurtured me this week. Amidst the turmoil (or worse, depending on where you are) of climate disaster, war, election lies and “regular life,” some nurture might be welcome. I found these things brought me back—for a bit anyway—to a calm and warm heart. May they do that for you.read more

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Whisperings Water Image“There is a place where words are born of silence,
A place where the whispers of the heart arise.”

— Rumi

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