The Magic of Transformation in Childhood Transformation is a magical word for me — full of aliveness, mystery, potential, and promise. As a kid I
How can we maximize the memorable moments in our lives? How can we live fully, with grace and grit and gratitude? For two years I have
The Power of Music: Singing The Sea Symphony My choir is singing the The Sea Symphony this weekend, Vaughn Williams has set Walt Whitman’s poem
I just came across a sweet, deep, heartful poem called “God Says Yes to Me” by Kaylin Haught. I love that God is female ,
Recently some friends gathered to reflect together on my recent Egyptian journey. In contrast to the standard academic approach to Egypt, our tour (as do
Taking part in a tour called Magical Egypt, led by an extremely knowledgeable guide, John Anthony West, I had an unbelievable time in Egypt. All
One of the essays in Becoming is entitled What a Trip! (page 71). Traveling to Egypt: Exploring New Perspectives And that’s just what I’m about
Here we are, after solstice and the holidays, and just into the new year… I love this time as an opportunity to reflect and settle
As many in the US prepare for some form of Thanksgiving celebration (it is, I understand, the holiday for and on which more people travel
I am pleased to share with you that I will be hosting a book reading through the Vancouver Public Library, Joe Fortes Branch. It is
One of the first essays in BECOMING, is called Cutting the Mustard. It’s in the section Growing Up, and after spending a great deal of
We have just enjoyed a number of family visits — reunions with far flung children and grandchildren, home visits with closer groups. The time together
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