Invocations are a necessary part of a ritual. They not only create an atmosphere of connection and protection, they also kindle the wisest territories of the psyche. The little darlin' in each line is inspired by the lyric in Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles. For maximum fun, …
girl child
blow on the coals
Once upon a time it was 2019 and everything was fine.I mean, nothing is ever “fine”, but in 2019 I had a full head of brains and a business that was running pretty well.Then the pandemic hit a few weeks after my 10-year relationship ended.That was three years ago, and now my region has …
writing toward wisdom
One of the main reasons I have a daily writing practice is to hear myself. Not because I’m in any way muted.Rather, I write to see what’s going on deeply, to give voice to my subconscious and my soul.These “voices” reveal a lot — wisdom, buried pain ready for healing, guidance, desire …
When you Want a Voice
One of the main reasons I have a daily writing practice is to hear myself. Not because I'm in any way muted.I write to see what's going on deeply, to give voice to my subconscious and my soul.These "voices" reveal a lot -- wisdom, buried pain ready for healing, guidance, desire -- all …
gratitude for early spring
I bet you've noticed.It's not early spring anymore.Trees are almost fully leafed out now, and gardens are beginning to flower in earnest.Here at Darkwood, the Black Pheobes are nesting, and my beloved favorite-of-all-time Wood Thrush has settled in for the summer. It's time to give …