On Ash Wednesday, we remember our impermanence. Ashes are imposed on our foreheads, both as a reminder of our mortality … More
Category: spirit
beauty for ashes
There is a show that I think airs on The CW (originally) called My Last Days. As the title implies, … More
special ornaments, healings, and God’s blessings
My Christmas ornaments are really important to me. Each year, I add a few more to our tree: Some of … More
this is my joy
With my body having an unruly spell, our youngest daughter having autoimmune issues, and my husband experiencing plague this … More
celebrating ryan
Our local Dia de los Muertos Festival is wonderful and I’ve gone several times and even taken pictures of loved … More
addiction is eating us collectively alive
In my past life, I was a community mental health nurse for a year and a half. We worked closely … More
all of our days are sacred
Celebrate, we will, for life is short but sweet for certain. – DMB During the day yesterday, I saw a … More
3 AM thoughts (and poetry)
Since I was a little girl, I’ve been a night owl. I like to stay up, reading, writing, thinking late … More
a love list
Since I’ve been pretty sick recently, my posts have been really heavy. While that can’t be helped sometimes, I’ve decided … More
when chronic pain is fatal
This morning, I saw something in my Insta spoonie community that is troubling me terribly. This beautiful young woman committed … More