I am a body. My mind is just as much a part of my body as any other body part. My thoughts and my feelings […]
The Gap Years
I recently updated my name on my college transcript to make sure potential employers could find my educational history. After the name change went through, […]
Solitary Practitioner
Breath after breath, beat after beat, I feel the rhythm of my own songs flowing through me. Listen listen listen, here in the company of […]
Year of the Rabbit Hole
The year of the rabbit hole first occurred to me during a foraging class. My teacher was describing the qualities of a plant she was […]
Book Review: The Sugar Jar
“The Sugar Jar” by Yasmine Cheyenne Boundaries and self-care are hot topics, and Yasmine Cheyenne has set a whole new standard for wellness with her […]
Creative Block: Inner Child Healing
I get so discouraged when learning an instrument. Almost immediately, I assume the worst – that I will NEVER get it. There is no proof […]
Personal Hero: Ursula K. Le Guin
Tiny Preface: This Personal Hero speech was originally written as a work assignment. I thought I’d share here, so maybe you can learn a little […]
waking world
A slice of light on the horizon calls into being the world of awake. A cat stalks the shadows’ return and birds sing the darkness […]
Save Yourself
Why do we save ourselves for others?Why do I have an idea in my head that tells me to save my love and care and […]
Six-Foot Window
We sat in his car, eating takeout from our favorite burger stop. A place where we usually sat down to eat and chat about life, […]