Transforming life through wisdom and joy
Soundlessly the eagle landed and deftly Balanced on the naked tree top Now bare of needles and spiny branches A clearing in the canopy of trees Silently she braked, setting her wings Like my paddle in the water Firmly held … Continued
It is easy to forget to notice. And so was the damselfly that glinted in the sun’s persistent illumination which I would have missed if I hadn’t lifted my head to brush my wavy silvering hair out of my face … Continued
How hard it is to write a poem about such brilliance and light Darkness seems easier to describe with its brooding film This fiery season burns the words as quickly as I imagine them Waiting for no one, the sun … Continued
We don’t give up easily in the Midwest. We expect spring to return every year. March is the pivoting month. Statistically the most snow falls during the month of March in Minnesota, and yet the migrating robins return. It is … Continued
I love birthdays, birthday parties, and the celebration of life that accompanies the whole idea of birthdays. As I have gotten older, I was surprised to find that not everyone enjoys celebrating birthdays. I’ve learned that in some families, there … Continued
Oh, the beauty That time, when night sky lingers Just before the day’s arrival Star sequins arranged just so That we might not forget But find our way (Image by Marc Wanvig) Dipper by dipper Warrior, sisters Cassiopeia’s … Continued
Yesterday I attended the funeral for a man named Pete, who suffered from a brain tumor for over two years. He was 59 years old when he died. Many of us at the funeral shook our heads at the brevity … Continued
I used to do a lot of canoeing. In the early 1970’s and into the 1980’s my husband and I would pack up our Volkswagen camper, strap our Old Town Canoe on the top, and head up to the pristine … Continued
