So I don’t know if any of you have this problem, but in my daily life I often have conversations in my imagination and then forget whether I said things out loud.  My poor husband always looks a little worried about me when I start a sentence with “I am not sure if I actually said […]

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I’ll take all the time I please this afternoon
before leaving my place alongside this river.
It pleases me, loving rivers.
Loving them all the way back to their source.
Loving everything that increases me.
-Raymond Carver from a poem titled “Where Water Comes Together With Other Water” in a book by the same name.
A student included this poem in her […]

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I mentioned before borrowing some of Michael Meade’s CD’s  from the library and listening to them while driving on my retreat.  He has such a wonderful way of weaving in poetry and storytelling with his own insights about the mythical and imaginative life.  In his CD titled The Great Dance: Finding One’s Way in Troubled Times, he quotes […]

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It is just my husband and I to share our Sabbath meal tonight.  I have been very tired the last few days because of some hormonal stuff, so I got the ingredients for two of my favorite, easiest, and most comforting dishes with the recipes below.  The chicken is so simple and satisfying.  It is adapted […]

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I found this poem by Rilke today and I am in love, utterly and completely in love with his images. This is what I was saying in my earlier post on Living Intuitively, Unfolding Organically but with far fewer and more beautiful words. . .
I believe in all that has never yet been spoken.
I want to free […]

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Join us for our next Monthly Gathering on Friday, November 10th!
We will explore the Holy moments of encountering the Divine at Mount Sinai using bibliodrama, a spontaneous role playing method for exploring sacred texts.  Participants will be guided throughout the easy process.  Sacred stories have profound energy and meaning.  When you take a step inside them and speak […]

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I realize that in my post earlier about all of the things that comprised my retreat I forgot to mention the art class I took at the end which was wonderful.  The teacher showed us many ways of combining text and art and I was so inspired by her wonderful work.  She likes to work small […]

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First, before you read any further, go take a peek at Jen Lemen’s blog post on her journal pages about getting unstuck (scroll down a bit to see them).  Such delightful, playful, yummy stuff.  I’ll wait here until you get back. . .
I read this quote also at Jen’s blog which sums up so […]

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As I shared before I left, this retreat was a time of remembrance for me and honoring of my grief and loss.  Last Thursday was the third anniversary of my mother’s death and two months since we lost our beloved dog Duke.  
I drive out to the Hood River Valley in the morning, listening for how […]

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I returned yesterday from my time of retreat and remembering.  The Columbia River Gorge is stunning this time of year, I spent most of my time simply in awe of the beauty there, receiving the gifts.  I have lots bubbling and stirring in me.  Returning from retreat is always a hard transition time, especially since it is the […]

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