Artists Speaking About Their Art
I am honored to be included in this compilation of quotes by artists speaking about their art as a part of a grant project to explore creativity and spirituality. Some intriguing words for reflection found there, not to mention links to some fabulous artists’ websites. Click on over to find some inspiration. How would you […]
Autumn Day
Lord: it is time. The huge summer has gone by. Now overlap the sundials with your shadows, and on the meadows let the wind go free. Command the fruits to swell on tree and vine; grant them a few more warm transparent days, urge them on to fulfillment then, and press the final sweetness into […]
Happy Feast of St Francis
I went back to read what I wrote last year and found that it expresses pretty well what I want to say on this day we celebrate one of my favorite Saints, so here’s a slightly edited and updated version: Francis is known for many things, his life of poverty, his commitment to peace, and especially […]
What Do I Offer? What Will I Leave Behind?
I walked along the beach yesterday afternoon and discovered brilliant white oyster shells scattered across the sand, tumbled smooth by the waves and brought to shore in an offering from the sea. I began picking up the ones that seemed to be calling to me, until my hands and pockets were overflowing with treasure. I brought them home, […]
Autumn Spirituality & Some Fun
My friend Rachelle at Magpie Girl has another zine available, this time in celebration of autumn. Since we’re in a writing group together I got to preview the contents — her beautiful essays about celebrating different sacred autumnal feasts and festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Ramadan, and an act of remembrance for 9/11, absolutely scrumptious […]
The Dreams of Your Body
About five years ago I had the privilege of witnessing a pod of humpback whales in Alaska. They were bubble feeding which is this marvelous choreographed effort, where the whales swim in a circle to create bubbles and disorient a school of fish. Then the whales dive down deep and then come straight back up […]