Even in the thick of the worst, we can always move something.
Humans Mutate, Too. It’s Called Transformation.
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” ~Maya Angelou Several decades ago, I saw this cartoon posted on a friend’s refrigerator that I still remember like it was yesterday: Two caterpillars were talking to one another, crawling … Read More
Because Trees Sigh
Because trees sigh, we breathe. Clouds collect moisture and pour rain. Worms weave nutrients for hungry seeds. Busy bees fashion fruits and flowers. Seas leave salt. The moon moves seas. Nature’s wisdom makes obvious the give and take everywhere we look. Give and take, take and give. Reciprocity to the … Read More
Is Your Child Experienced? OR Is Your Child Consumed by the Experience?
Dear Reader, In order to understand this blog post, it’s best if you first read the article, “My Kid Sold her Soul to Roblox,” by Emily Flake. When Jimi Hendrix asked, “Are you experienced?” he wasn’t singing about what I first thought he was singing about. I thought he was … Read More
Happy Day of the Mother
The Mother… Creates beginnings—people and planets both, past and futures, too. The Mother… Loves with knowing attention, nurtures with unfathomable depths Giving all of Her Self to Her precious children, no matter how good or wayward. Her constant devotion never falters. The Mother shows up…. On our doorstep in the … Read More
Grateful Living Litany
Note: It has been quite some time that I have written here, I know. On Dec. 17, 2019 I experienced the beginning of a terrifying health issue. Thankfully it has been resolved. Healed, moving forward, I am so very grateful each day for my health. Now During this difficult time … Read More
I Can Barely Breathe
A poem I made recently to help me through. I can barely breathe thinking like a Mother’s heart shredded into countless pieces of unbearable ache. Separated from her child—more precious and life giving than life itself. Utterly terrified by the surety of uncertainty. I can barely breath feeling like … Read More
Still A Few Weeks of Summer Left, What’s on Your Agenda for Creating Memories?
The other day, I ordered a book via Amazon and saw they were vigorously advertising back to school specials. “Not yet!” I thought. Then yesterday, I received an Office Depot/Office Max flyer in the mail with, “Goodbuy Summer” on it. Groan! Why is it that the commercial culture uses these … Read More
What I Intended: Because the New York Times Displayed Little Intent for My Intent to be Fully and Clearly Expressed
For the record, I am grateful to have been quoted in the July 6, 2019 The New York Times article about how parent coaches are helping parents with screen issues. In fact, I was eager to be interviewed because I thought, “This time it could be different. This time, because it’s the The … Read More