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‘He who watches’, 2008 One of the outlets for my creativity right now is doing Soul Collage cards. My dream circle has been using this venue lately to help us open our dreams ever-further. I just did this card in January 09, but it came out of a dream that has stayed with me since [...]
No idea who to attribute this stunning photo to, but it was sent by Rozy A. Thanks, Rozy! Prayer to the gods and goddesses of change Haiku form of the prayer: prayers of smoke carry requests for non-resistance heart veil open wide Longer form of the prayer: The smoke exploding from lusty cells recycled millions [...]
As I recently hurriedly posted about a speech made by Warren Buffett concerning hope for the U.S, I found myself struggling with the concept of hope in these difficult days. As I’ve been reflecting since then, nothing profound has hit me, but below are my admittedly simplistic not-hopes and hopes. What I do not hope [...]
Nine things I remember about Earth: Wisps of mists stuck in the grass The purple colour inside irises The smell of hot boulders Fields undulating in the wind like a summer dress The clashing of clouds in a storm Determined trees clawing at the sky Rain on almond blossoms The perfect light And a taste [...]
Well, it is getting on toward that time of the year when the folks in the spiritual tradition I share begin to concentrate on death and new life. Here are a few observations for those who might be interested. For a long time the Church in its various forms has been telling us all that [...]
As an organic orchardist, I have learned a lot about how much good it does to worry. None. If it is going to freeze, it is going to freeze. If it is going to hail for a minute and ding up 70 acres of fruit, it is going to hail. Doesn’t do one bit of [...]
Submission to One Single Impression prompt: equals. Click on this link to visit a bunch of other poets’ sites from around the world, all writing about this single prompt! Thanks to KiteHorse for suggesting this week’s prompt and especially for her keen poetic voice. sworn off aspartame glucose, fructose, succanot Equal=push ups* *Just joined a [...]
A Contemplation on Music, Part I Thanks to Jodi Y., pediatric nurse practitioner, who sent this amazing piece to the Virtual Tea House. It was shared by Lisa L. physician and fire keeper in Asheville, NC. Jodi used to live in Bend, Oregon and now lives in Asheville. This is one of the most profound [...]
Here in mountainous high desert Central Oregon it is early spring, sure enough. Sunshine, sleet, snow all in one day. But, it’s all about the crocus, don’t you know? Lovely thing that can’t make up its mind. Spring comes sneaking in. Skywatch Friday. Check this link out to see what’s happening in the sky all [...]
Spring here in the high desert…when you need the heater on full-blast in the morning and the air conditioner in the afternoon. What the yard looked like on Monday morning… What it’s looking like Thursday morning! Crocus, protected by partially burnt wood…from… Geronimo who loves to dig holes and doesn’t know from crocus… What lovely [...]
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