I know that these winter days are some of the darkest in a long and dark year. If you are … More
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Guided Meditation for Suburban housewives to stop worrying
Sometimes, you read something that does all the things that great writing does. It challenges you, inspires you, and makes … More
Your new favorite Father’s Day poem (a week early)
Since Father’s Day is coming up, I thought I’d share this lovely poem by Robert Hayden (I know I say … More
“The Summer Day” by Mary Oliver
I have shared a little about Mary Oliver’s poetry on this blog. But I am recognizing that, as with many … More
“The Lanyard” by Billy Collins
This weekend is Mother’s Day. So, today for “poetry Saturday” I wanted to share my favorite unofficial Mother’s Day Poem … More
Funeral Blues by W.H. Auden
Normally, I share a poem on Saturdays. And, I will share a poem tomorrow. But, I find that poetry is … More
“Today I asked my body what she needed” by Hollie Holden
Today I’m sharing a poem that as far as I can tell might only have been published as a Facebook … More
Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou
When I was a freshman in college, I had the wonderful experience of getting to hear Maya Angelou speak. It … More
Why you might choose what is “good enough”
When I graduated from college and was desperately trying to figure out what to do with my life, I turned … More
Contemplating Contemplation (cause it’s Lent and all)
I love my children desperately, but I find that they are stark mirrors of the self. If I have an illusion about myself: the way I talk, the way I speak, the way I stand, the way I treat people – I have to look no further than my children to see if what I think is happening is real.
On the Banks 