other people’s words
Well, that was a bit of a break, a little longer than I’d intended. I have been struggling. It feels like almost everyone I know… Read More »other people’s words
hope
word
My god, this week has been quite a year. I hope you’ve been able to exhale. My body and spirit are still fraught, but I… Read More »word
holding both (all) at once
We shake with joy, we shake with grief.What a time they have, these twohoused as they are in the same body.Mary Oliver There are advantages… Read More »holding both (all) at once
reading the room
How are you? Stressed, sad, angry? A little/lot of each? Me, too. In the words of my six-year-old grandson, “There’s a lot going on.” Yes… Read More »reading the room
a little light
Creativity can take many forms. It can be ephemeral—wordplay, a witty remark, a fresh perspective. Or it can be tangible—an essay, a photograph, a collage.… Read More »a little light
more thoughts on hope
After my last post, I realized I left something out—some of my other reasons for hope. Seeing the ocean, making pictures and babysitting my little… Read More »more thoughts on hope
making magic
I am grateful for my weird, wonderful life. Before I go on, I will say this is not going to be a pep talk. Ugh,… Read More »making magic
on hope and perseverance
This is something I wrote more than 15 years ago, a reminder to myself that I believe small acts of resistance do matter. I return… Read More »on hope and perseverance