Dear Reader, I have always loved the poetry of Mary Oliver. She passed away last year, but her work is still with us and therefore, so is she. I found this from her, in my reading this …
Not On My Watch
Dear Reader, It's been a profound week. A tough week, in many ways, but also a week of hope and potentially transformation. I have run a full range of emotions, from feeling heartsick at the …
When Chaos Doubles Down
Dear Reader, We have crossed over from May into June, and I hope you are safe and well as these challenging times continue. The coronavirus pandemic is still with us. We are seeing the situation …
My Birthday Wish for You
Dear Reader, I am feeling grateful today. I will be turning sixty this week, and I am feeling grateful for every year I have lived on this beautiful planet. What a journey! When I look back, I am …
Calm in the Eye of the Storm
Dear Reader, I have a question for you. During this pandemic, we are experiencing tremendous highs and lows. Circumstances are bringing out both the best and the worst in people. We are looking for …
The Last Sunset of Summer
Dear Reader, Welcome to the first day of Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. Here in Maine, the transition is gorgeous. Sunsets are both vivid and soft, seeming to linger a bit longer than …
