And if you discover some old piece of your writing, or an old photograph, you may not remember and yetit will ring a bell and you will consider it a gift to be taken back to that moment, that thought, that former you who once existed and has something in common with you now. … [Read more...]

Let Some of the Sacred Cling to your Limbs Like gauzy sleeves that loosely flow in the breeze, it caresses you and reminds you of its presence. This cover is not heavy, not complete. The light shines through its holes, for it is not all there is - it is only some part of the … [Read more...]

Don’t expect much of the day Set low expectations, and prefer to be pleasantly surprised by a better outcome. … [Read more...]

Go into the woods and tell your story You are not at home there, but you love the romance of it, and the challenge. 13 miles alone in the forest. The loamy green floor, glints of sunlight and blossoms peaking through here and there. The occasional sound of a nearby stream … [Read more...]

Praise the light of late November It won't be long until the darkness of winter hangs over the day, threatening while also reminding me that days that end earlier can also be cozy. I savor the early evening walks while the sun is still warming the day. The sun on the leaves … [Read more...]