June 6, 2016—Day 157 (WD 438)

Alive and Well, into the New Day, Dear Creator! It’s quite a picturesque morning – sun shining, blue skies, fog nestling in the valley.  It lights up in my memory so many peaceful summer days. Crisp mornings while hiking the A.T. – I began so many of my days winding...

February 15, 2016—Day 45 (WD 326)

Happy Day, Universe! Another brilliant day – blue sky with some clouds; some wind, according to the puffs of steam drifting eastward.  It looks like a crisp, cold start to the day, inviting me to get outside. So much in motion, Dear Universe; so many moving parts. ...

The Reality of Hurt and Grief

I thought I might be following up yesterday’s post with some personal thoughts regarding the global events of the last couple weeks.  Today, though, is not the day for that.  Those thoughts will continue to simmer for me, at the back of the stove.  Instead, I want to...

Amanda’s Camino

  I have a good friend who is moments away from embarking on something really big.  And I am really proud of her.  But nervous for her, too. You see, my friend Amanda is setting off to walk her Camino.  Some of you may be familiar with the pilgrims’ route el...