Give Peace a Chance
After watching a video clip of armed people swarming the U.S. Capitol, breaking windows, and…
Black Dog Winter: A Gift of Synchronicity
“Elaine, would you mind if I used this photo as an inspiration for a new…
Staying Close to Hestia’s Hearth
A foot of heavy snow fell in mid December. The world grew quiet and, for…
The Goddesses Disagree: Athena, Artemis, and Hecate
“Do something that matters. Help transform the world, change the political situation, weave a tapestry…
Seeding the Cycles of Life
Where do I find joy during a plague of covid and pestilence of politicians without…
Can We Breathe Now? Soon?
I go to bed early election night without checking the news. I'm already exhausted by…
Brotherly Bonds
Little David pulled open the door and held up his arms for a hug. Snot…
The Cycle of Life: Monarchs, Mythology, and All Soul’s Day
"Come, Little Ones, it’s time to leave.” “But it’s cold out there.” “It’s cool but…
Rooted: Grounded in a Precarious World
On a late summer evening, my friend Lisa and I walk in the old forest…
Transformation: The Season is Changing and So Are We
The sun speeds south on the western horizon. Autumn equinox is near. Twenty or more…