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Category: Presence

Harvesting

When I think I have picked all the beans on one side of the trellis, I walk around to the…

September 23, 2024 - Presence

Lost in a Winter Wonderland

Snow had fallen the day before and more was predicted for the morrow, so I was out and about, driving…

January 15, 2024 - Lessons from nature

Summering

In this season of relaxing, spending time in nature, family gatherings and vacations, a new verb has emerged for me.…

August 29, 2023 - Lessons from nature

Do I or Don’t I?

This winter, I added swimming to my exercise routine. It was slow to become a routine. Some weeks I would…

June 2, 2023 - Body Mind Spirit

New Guitar Strings

On a Sunday, instead of carting my own guitar to church, I decide to play the church’s guitar that is…

January 7, 2023 - Body Mind Spirit

Even When I’m Upside Down

“Hi Grandma!” booms Anastasia’s voice through the speaker on my phone. “I’m upside down!” “I see!” I reply, as I…

December 9, 2022 - Presence

A Closed Gate

At a little after 4:30 on a Friday afternoon, I arrived at the City Clerk’s office to cast my ballot,…

November 7, 2022 - Presence

Small Change

Driving home from a retreat, with the sky opening in front of me, and surrounded by the stark March landscape,…

April 6, 2021 - Presence

Humanity First

In walked the doctor, followed by an assistant pushing a wheeled cart with a computer on top. The door to…

March 7, 2021 - Presence

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