The tides of life and creative energy thrive in these liminal spaces, whether they are in the world, our hearts, or our relationships.

All that I hoped to say in books, all that I ever hoped to say, is that I love the world. E. B. White

"He was the most charming man I’ve known, and he got that side of himself into his writing."

Puddle-wonderful: the unbuttoned delight--and the wistfulness--of early spring, in two poems and some photos.

But, oh! it was lovely Monday morning. The stillness. The simplicity. The muffled slowing down of the world.

In this "bleak midwinter" I am worried, feeling the cold, the loss of light and other losses, so I wanted to share a few holiday gifts.

Never really listened to the words for any Grateful Dead songs. True statement. Never listened to or looked at the words, fool that I was.

I never thought it would happen to me. I know that's trite but there was some secret part of my mind that never believed I would get old.

Lawrence and I share a trait that has always been a gift to us, but has proven to be especially helpful during the pandemic--we are both…

It will, I hope, give joy, pleasure & sustenance to those who eat it, and become a vehicle of connection for all who share the meal.

They flowed with strength and steady pace through the heart of the village and together, they rolled on towards the Sea…

Over the past week I stumbled across three short pieces of writing in different places. And noticed a few things that made me ponder...

The power, the sweat, the struggle, the elemental, primordial nature of birth. The incredible joy of new life when it is complete.

I love words so much sometimes I just want to eat them! Plus sitting on a dictionary...

When I looked at that piece of paper the next morning I saw the following: true gifts, humility, self-confidence, grandiosity. Ohhhh...

It's a brief tale. About a very large tail. A snow leopard tail--or rather, the lack thereof. I am in awe of snow leopards...

Anti-Anxiety Tool of the Week Hand to heart. This one is very simple. Just place your hand on your chest, slightly to the left of...

Anti-Anxiety Tool of the Week Feel your feet. When I am are upset or anxious, I tend to head way off in the future or back into the...

And now for something completely different...a children's story, in verse, about a young girl and her great-grandmother. Just for fun.

So I've given you a peak into our relationship--sweet, struggling, satisfying, imperfect, and a great gift.