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July 1, 2020. . .goodbye, June. Where did you go? My favorite month of the year sprinted by. I have always loved the month of June, with its many celebrations, graduations, the beginning of summer and birthdays, lots of birthdays! I am one of six children and between June 16 and June 26, four ofContinue reading “June 2020”

All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of thing shall be well. Julian of Norwich I’ve come across this quote several times in the past month, in writings and blogposts, and even as a stand alone “meme” on Facebook and Twitter posts, emerging as the pandemic anthem of sorts, duringContinue reading “The Pandemic Anthem”

There is a great need to be mothering the world together right now. Wild Mercy, Mirabai Starr While visiting my Kaitlin several years ago, she took me to the Denver Art Museum. This sculpture captured my attention and has stuck with me since. The initial connection is obvious, the large momma encasing her four successiveContinue reading “Mother’s Day 2020”

I began this beautiful Sunday morning sitting in my screened porch listening to the chorus of birds while scribbling in my journal. Random morning thoughts, one leading to the next, an almost daily practice, where I unload, reflect, complain, worry, grieve, muse and count blessings, which almost always leads to some form of prayer. IContinue reading “Sunday Morning”

Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience. Ralph Waldo Emerson I took these pictures at Maymont Park this week, a much needed immersion into Nature with a very dear friend. Denise is one of my favorite people to spend time with. We can dive deep into every aspect of our lives, or likeContinue reading “Spring”

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1-2 This is one of my favorite lines from the Bible. It resonates with me as a writer, someone who has a deep love for words, so potent, filled with meaning and emotion. Like pieces of glassContinue reading “Return Ever So Gently to the Sacred Word”

This being human is a guest house, every morning a new arrival. Rumi This is the first line of one of my favorite poems these days, The Guest House. I first read and reflected on it with a group of friends, women who get together each week to practice centering prayer and share faith. ItContinue reading “Blah. . .”

Many mornings when I wake up, I have this paraphrased line from Psalm 118, stuck in my head. . . This is the day the Lord has made, I rejoice, I am glad. . .it wasn’t until recently that I added the “I give thanks.” It seems the older I get, the more grateful IContinue reading “This Is the Day”

The dark thought, the shame, malice, meet them at the door laughing and invite them in. Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond. Rumi I am fearful. I am faithful. Two descriptions that seem to contradict one another. If I have faith in a God that IContinue reading “Fearful Faith”

Breathe in the love of God, breathe out fear and anxiety. Breathe in trust, faith, peace, breathe out doubt, uncertainty, distraction. Focus, right now I am focusing on healthy habits, practices and activities that keep me well. . . journaling, meditation, walking, water. If I am healthy, by default, I create a healthier family, community,Continue reading “One Collective Breath”