Have They Forgotten They Are Mortal? Lessons from Hecate
The Greek Goddess Hecate has a witchy reputation—wild broomstick rides in the night, warts on…
Baby David’s Hippie Baptism: A Ritual to Bless New Life
Soon after our son David was born in 1970, my husband’s mom gave me a small…
When Kindness Demands a Lie
“Give my son a kiss from me,” my mother-in-law Virginia whispers. “OK, I will,” I say…
5 Ways to Listen for the Soul’s Call
It's 2 p.m. This morning’s meditation was a practice in fidgets and worry. Breakfast and…
Interdependence
I should have known sorrow would flood my heart. I should have known grief would grab…
Giving Hope a Seat Between Anxiety and Grief: Women’s March on Washington
Women, girls, kids, and men in pink hats and scarves jammed the Washington Metro subway.…
Goodbye to Her Little Sister: Helping a Grieving Elder
When the overnight aide arrived at 10 pm, Virginia wasn’t asleep in her bed. She…
Sandtray: Getting through Hard Times with Imagination and Play
A dear friend wrote me a letter after she read my last blog. Along with her…
A Good Hurt: Choosing to Remember Those We Miss
...there comes a time when, long after loss has been well-lived..., a small melody of…
May There Be Peace on Earth
Someday soon we all will be together If the fates allow Until then, we'll muddle…