When I was in second grade (back when dinosaurs still roamed the earth), our report cards were handwritten. There was a nice long section on the back for comments from the teacher -- none of this comment-by-number computerized mess. I always received glowing praise about my "sunny disposition" or my good grades -- except one … Continue reading What Optimism Isn’t
Samhain Snippet
(a sneak peek from my upcoming -- though probably delayed past my original date; still hopefully by year's end! -- second poetry collection...all rights mine, etc.) "Samhain" When they ask me why -- Why I stand at the Veil, Why I wait, listening, soul-stretched, The first fervent words burn my tongue And are swallowed, Word-runes … Continue reading Samhain Snippet
Sixteen Years On: Never Forget?
The first thing I saw on Facebook this morning, September 11th, 2017, was a photo of the Twin Towers on a corporate page with the caption, "Never Forget." The first comment, which was apparently a troll attempt (given other factors), was along the lines of, "Hmph. Grief porn. Get over it." My knee-jerk reaction was … Continue reading Sixteen Years On: Never Forget?
Lughnasadh 2017: Burned Fields and a Waterfall
[Note: if you aren't Pagan, you may find this one a bit "out-there." Comments are moderated.] I like Lughnasadh a lot. The harvest festival reminds me that we are firmly in the waning half of the year, which is my soul's joy for many reasons (weather, at least eventually, definitely among them!). It heralds the … Continue reading Lughnasadh 2017: Burned Fields and a Waterfall
I can haz Logo? (Little Blog Update)
Where's this thing going, anyway?
It’s Time to Speak Out. Where are You?
These are troubling times, friends, at least if you're American and not glued to 45's terrifyingly incompetent ass. Yesterday, he announced a ban on transgender men and women serving in the military in any capacity. He followed that up later with an all-caps statement that in this country, "We worship God!" (Wake up, non-Christians! He's … Continue reading It’s Time to Speak Out. Where are You?
How Germany Kick-Started My Goals (again)
Every time I come back from Germany, I realize I've inadvertently curbed certain bad habits and have once again set my feet on a healthier path, physically and mentally -- just by getting into the groove of life there! Then I come home, and the struggle to maintain these little changes begins. What am I … Continue reading How Germany Kick-Started My Goals (again)
Eggs and Baskets (This is Home)
I mislike the term "branding" applied to people. Businesses? Sure, let's talk branding. But people? Your personal branding? It sounds like we're all cows awaiting a burning mark. (I'm not down with that, either.) Anyway...I've had a lot of irons in the fire lately, and I don't see that changing. However, I've been trying to … Continue reading Eggs and Baskets (This is Home)
Healing, aka The Life You Have
As most of y'all know, my grandfather died in late January (we were very close). Two and a half weeks later, one of my longtime closest friends abruptly terminated our friendship and all contact (it wasn't as sudden for them as it felt to me, but that's not my story to tell and, frankly, I … Continue reading Healing, aka The Life You Have
Why Non-Christians Shouldn’t Marry Christians
Should you marry someone of a different faith? That depends on the faith and on who you ask...
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