Risking Delight in a World Gone Awry
“We can do without pleasure, but not delight. Not enjoyment. We must havethe stubbornness to accept our gladness in the …
Category Archives: Political
Martin Luther King on Love, Power, & Economic Justice
Celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King during Donald Trump’s second term as president could not seem more incongruous, nor …
“I See You But Do You See Me?” Poem & Paintings
We’ve all seen the headlines, how the homeless are being harassed, their tents and belongings bulldozed away, being told to …
A Heroic Uprising –This is What Democracy Looks Like
Like so many others I attended a “No Kings” protest rally this weekend. It was exhilarating to see all the …
Tending Beauty in an Uncertain World
Like many of you, I struggle to balance myself in this uncertain world where the rule of law and so …
My Lately, Political Turmoil, & Choosing Joy
I just got back from spending two weeks in Oceanside with my twelve-year-old granddaughter while her parents (my daughter and …
Once Upon a Time in America, Two Poems
At a time when we are all striving toward some optimism because the future looks so dark, I almost hate …
Facing Stark Reality with a Cold, Sharp Eye
The day after the election was a day of mourning for me and so many. I wanted to curl up …
Truth & Love Win Again! My Hope & Mantra
“Truth and Love wins” was my mantra before the 2020 presidential election. When I woke the next morning after Biden …
Traveling Below the Border: Costa Rica, Ecotourism, and Politics
I’ll be traveling to Costa Rica tomorrow to spend two weeks exploring one of the most beautiful and biodiverse countries …
