Here are two fathers–my husband and my Dad. In so many ways, cut from the same cloth. This could be my Dad elaborating on the definition of the 250 point word that he has just invented, laid out on the Scrabble board with absolute authority and is daring my husband to challenge. That look of [...]
Archive for June, 2011
“For Fathers….”
Posted in Dad, Family on June 19, 2011 | 2 Comments »
“Intensify the preciousness…”
Posted in Inspiration, Pema Chodron, Spirituality on June 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“So how do we celebrate impermanence, suffering, and egolessness in our everyday lives? When impermanence presents itself in our lives, we can recognize it as impermanence. We don’t have to look for opportunities to do this. When your pen runs out of ink in the middle of writing an important letter, recognize it as impermanence, [...]
“Nameless now…”
Posted in Friends, Inspiration, Mary Oliver, Nature, Photo Canvases, Photography, Poems, Poetry on June 16, 2011 | 2 Comments »
On May 23, my sweet friend Marja departed from this life. She was courageous, graceful, thoughtful and humble. A deeply spiritual woman–mother, sister, daughter, wife, friend. She let go gradually and, in the process, she brought together a community. She planned her own memorial service which included a farewell letter to all who were assembled [...]
