Brimless Being, A Poem
Brimless Being Sharp edges, sharp endings, thingsthat shatter like teacups on tiled floors,hurt feelings, resentments, things thatbind like too-tight shoes. …
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Poem: A Prodigal Turns Prophet
Three summers I spent by the river in the heat of a homeless camp. (Having left my father’s home, which …
In Defense of Joy
We must risk delight. We can do without pleasure,but not delight. Not enjoyment. We must havethe stubbornness to accept our …
The Art of Mothering on Mothers Day
Margarita Sikorskaia 1968, St. Petersburg, Russia My understanding of what “mothering” is, or could be, was hugely influenced by this …
Hilma af Klint: A Spiritual Perspective
The abstract artwork of Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) predated that of Kandinsky, Klee, and Mondrian, and so some say that …
A Trip Through Time and Space with Pauline Anna Strom
She calls herself a “musical consort to time.” She once wrote: “I endeavor, through music, to delve into all time …
Solace in Solitude, Agnes Martin, “Mystic Minimalist”
For those seeking solace in solitude during these turbulent times and covid isolation, I offer these minimalist paintings for comfort …
Sacred Music from Around the World
Long ago my daughter gifted me with a CD of sacred music from around the world. It became a favorite …
“More to Me Than Time Allows to Be”
I wrote this years ago, a kind of declaration for a state of being with which I passionately identified, although …
Mothering the World on Mother’s day
In the Time of Corona we all need a little mothering on Mother’s Day. A huge influence on my understanding …
