Spark and Spitfire

Winter Wander Land

Winter Wander Land

Nature always listens, but in winter it seems to listen more deeply.

Freeze the Day!

Freeze the Day!

When it comes to sub-freezing temperatures, I am the frozen one, thanks to water pipes that chronically freeze.

My America the Beautiful

My America the Beautiful

My America is not the America represented by today’s bitter cold inauguration

Try to Praise

Try to Praise

How do we stand for what we believe when we are so worn out?

The Animal Inside Me

The Animal Inside Me

“There is an animal inside me/clutching fast to my heart” — Anne Sexton, from “The Poet of Ignorance”

Restoring Pathways

Restoring Pathways

Neural pathways are essential for sensory perception, motor skills, and cognitive processes. When it comes to writing, however, they can block the truth.

Peace of Wild Things

Peace of Wild Things

A poem/prayer for all impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Grief Work

Grief Work

Part of getting over grief is knowing that you will never get over it.