Family and Friends My Land and Home

Dogs Grieve Too

It’s been a month since my old dog Willow died, and I miss her healing…

Health Spirituality

Gratitude for the Gift of Vision

“You haven’t been here since 2018,” the receptionist says when I call.  “Have you seen…

Bereavement and End of Life Family and Friends

Love and Loss with A Soul Animal

“Want to go outside, Willow?” I asked in a gentle voice. She struggled to her…

Family and Friends Psychology and Mythology

My Beloved Sons

The two of you sent a photo from David’s home in North Carolina last week.…

My Land and Home Nature

Hopeful Signs of Spring

February was unusually warm and calm in the New York Finger Lakes, a quiet time…

Birth of Venus, Botticelli
Family and Friends Nature

Dark Sky Magic and the Planetary Dance

In late February, my son David who lives in North Carolina sent a text to…

Nature Psychology and Mythology

Imagining a Visit from Eros

My dream visitor follows me as I walk up the trail with my dogs. I…

photo: Margaret Ehly
Nature Psychology and Mythology

Imbolc: Spring Awakens in the Belly of the Earth

I watch the sun on the western horizon all year. Its setting spot barely moves…

Family and Friends

No Cell Phone and a Great Excuse For Being Late

Snow pelted the windows and obscured the black night sky. It was 6 pm and…

Monarch Zinnia2
Creativity Psychology and Mythology

Inspiration from Marion Woodman

April 18, 2009 Dearest Elaine, ...Ross (86, Marion's husband) and I (80) laugh many times…