For the week of November 26th, 2023 —

Our World of Eco-Reality — Hiking through the forest most days, Steven and I reconnect with the deeper reality of our existence, remembering our roots as beings of this beautiful world. The trees, shrubs, and ferns inoculate us against the chaos of the human world. They salve our souls with their deep community that we…

Life connects even when we don’t see it — Have you ever thought about the life of a forest? How it connects in a beautiful tapestry of mycelium below? And when you turn your eyes skyward, how it weaves a vast canopy of countless treetops in all the shades of green. Have you thought about how, together, they express…

A poem in celebration of earth day — We may have forgotten now, but we are the stores of ancient wisdom, passed from bones to bones. The rhythms of this world, so intricate and so complete, beat our steady hearts. The life of Gaia, not just scientific theory, is a spiritual truth we’ve sought so long Did you know? The air is alive with the magic…

For the week of December 3rd, 2023 —

The world-wide story of fritters — Today, December 2nd, we celebrate National Fritters Day! Sweet deep-fried dough, whether by itself or filled with fruit, vegetables, meats, seafood, or cheeses, has satisfied hearts and taste buds for a thousand years and longer. I particularly like the American apple fritter because the dough contains yeast. That yeasty taste…

The leaves have turned red and gold and fiery orange. Soon, the smell of gravy, yams and toasted marshmallows, a little charred along the edges if we’re lucky, will waft from kitchens into dining and living rooms all across America. There’s a chill in the air now. Time to warm…

“Polyrhythmic Universe” for the week of November 19… —

For the week of November 12th, 2023 —