How Mary Oliver Healed My Soul
We lost one of my most beloved poets yesterday. The incomparable Mary Oliver. Since I first started sharing poems here, she is the poet I return to again and again. Her poems are… Continue reading
We lost one of my most beloved poets yesterday. The incomparable Mary Oliver. Since I first started sharing poems here, she is the poet I return to again and again. Her poems are… Continue reading
A diagnosis of cancer is a profound disruption in our lives, leaving no area untouched. Cancer not only impacts our family life and our relationships but also our jobs and careers. I’ve been… Continue reading
Moments There are moments that cry out to be fulfilled. Like, telling someone you love them. Or giving your money away, all of it. Your heart is beating, isn’t it? You’re not in… Continue reading
This poem is my new mission statement for this community. May you always find a place of compassion, wisdom, and kindness here. A People Place If this is not a place where tears… Continue reading
And so, here we are again, on the cusp of a new year, and I have been wondering what to write today. I could wish all of you who have had troubles this… Continue reading
Today, I have a most gorgeous poem for you; perfect for the start of a new year. It is written by the Irish poet, Brendan Kennelly, and in fact, it was a poem… Continue reading
So begins the first line of the famous poem by Clement Clarke Moore which has delighted generations of children and adults since it was first published in December 1823. Reading those lines takes me… Continue reading