Winter. Summer. Winter. Repeat.

by | Apr 6, 2021

We had our usual cold snap this past weekend–the one we call dogwood winter. Experienced gardeners in the area know which plants can reasonably be expected to survive temperatures in the 20s for a couple of days. My potatoes got “bitten” but the...

Find the Work You Love

by | Mar 25, 2021

I always advise people to find the pieces of the world that fire their passion, that grab them in their hearts and seize their souls. Even if the circumstance require you to work a job because of the pay or the insurance (or whatever driver forces you to be there),...

Another Wednesday

by | Jan 13, 2021

Before Covid and a decimated travel schedule, I rarely watched TV. I’ve watched enough in the last 10 months to probably last me the rest of my life. Today was no exception. We went to the grocery store and post office (which is the usual Wednesday morning gig)...

…and then a step to the right…

by | Jun 29, 2018

  I am briefly at home between festivals and will do my best to catch up a bit here. These are certainly exciting times to be alive. In between camping adventures and walking on new lands (prairie!), I am keeping an eye on the energies and the people that deeply...

The Living Ain’t Easy But It Is Grand

by | Jun 5, 2018

Festival Season!  Holy McAnoly!  I am back home for a couple of days and marveling at the season so far. I’ve just come off what is probably my longest time away–nearly three weeks.  I have cried and laughed, embraced old dear ones and shaken hands with...