Apple Blossoms in the Time of Corona
I have been having corona dreams, little snippets about people not wearing masks, standing around in groups— Much longer ago … Continue reading Apple Blossoms in the Time of Corona
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Notes from Three of Earth Farm: What Remains
It’s spring in the Pacific Northwest. Early Monday morning, after rain pounded the roof during the night and before the … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm: What Remains
Earth Day in the Time of Corona: Taking a Breather
What an interesting way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In the belly of a global pandemic. Many … Continue reading Earth Day in the Time of Corona: Taking a Breather
For Times Such as These
April 2, 2020 Pre・science /’preSH(ē)ǝns (noun): the fact of knowing something before it takes place; foreknowledge. I don’t claim to … Continue reading For Times Such as These
Beauty in the Time of Corona: Passing the Peace
March 27, 2020 Has there ever been a time in history when every person in the entire world was on … Continue reading Beauty in the Time of Corona: Passing the Peace
Nature: Mystery, Wonder & Lessons
Sixteen days after my mother died—almost two years ago—I drove to her favorite beach on the Olympic Peninsula. At the … Continue reading Nature: Mystery, Wonder & Lessons
Points of Light
A wisp of grey cloud is passing across the waning half moon as I sit this morning in my chair … Continue reading Points of Light
Blessed Solstice
I’m sitting in the pre-dawn dark, my only light the electric fireplace, a candle, and the glow of my screen. … Continue reading Blessed Solstice
Give Me a Sign
The strangest thing happened last night as I was pouring water into the Christmas tree stand, having once again managed … Continue reading Give Me a Sign
War Begone: An American Farm Family in World War II
Veteran’s Day My memoir is on hold, waiting to begin whatever has to happen next to get it to a … Continue reading War Begone: An American Farm Family in World War II
