My Big DUH Moment

My Big DUH Moment

You know how you shake the snow globe and wait for it all to settle?  Sometimes it takes forever and you shake it again hoping it will settle faster. After my health finally stabilized from the mold exposure and I lost my kitties and any semblance of a personal...
Finding the Way Home

Finding the Way Home

When I had to get home a fortnight ago for my sister’s death, the journey alone became a mini-epic. Planes are full these days, so the airline was scanning for bump volunteers.  I wasn’t in a hurry, probably the first time ever.  I said yes and texted a...
Little Sister with a Big Heart

Little Sister with a Big Heart

How do you tell people about a death?  I’ve had plenty of practice this year; you’d think I’d know by now.  My sister died.  Younger, ‘little’ sister. She was kind, unpretentious, had an infectious and conspiratorial giggle, and was waiting for medical discharges to...
Respecting the Edges

Respecting the Edges

Especially after moving into massage therapy, I’ve kept an eye on impressions and reputation.  “What?  You’re leaving teaching and working with your hands?”  Right.  Plus meeting people for the first time, having them remove their clothing, counting on mutual trust....
Lightening

Lightening

When the pieces for Luminaire began arriving last spring, I had no idea how deeply I would be asked to Lighten. I’ve always been inspired by Thoreau’s creed~ Simplicity, simplicity….keep your accounts on your thumb nail.  Even so, I collect possessions and...
Dharma Cat Lessons

Dharma Cat Lessons

It’s been awhile since I’ve written. Life accelerated. I was warned when I had that slightly bored feeling in March. Uh Oh. Something Challenging This Way Comes. Bam. Had to move, twice. Winged to Ohio for a family emergency, twice. Threw an Elaborate...