Eat Well in the New Year!
The other day my friend Pat Samuels stopped by, and as many of my conversations go, talk turned to food. What are you eating right now? What will you eat later? And of course, what have you eaten in the … Continued
Bye-bye Snowmageddon
Some time ago I read a book that has stuck with me: If the Buddha Dated, by Charlotte Kasl. Kasl has written a series of books about relationships using the tenets of Buddhism to guide the reader to find fulfillment … Continued
Holly Jolly Tonight; Snowstorm Tomorrow
Lacquer box painted by local Russian man, Vladimir Semenov Richard Ford is a writer whose prose is meticulous and original. I am reading his collection of related short stories called Let Me Be Frank. In the stories Frank is … Continued
Joyous Season
This is the season of Joy, or so it is supposed to be. It is easy to slip into disappointment and crushed hopes, because around us are people suffering, corruption, and dishonesty. So how to avoid focusing on despair and … Continued
The Gypsy Life
When I was a child I wore the same costume every Halloween. I’d get colorful scarves, skirt and shawl and layer on the gaudy jewelry, especially jangly earrings. Not only was it an easy outfit to assemble, but it … Continued
It’s Beginning to Smell like Christmas
I am feeling very vulnerable and exposed this week. The mood of the whole country is edgy, suspicious, and angry, and the election is setting people against each other. Things are out of control. I am reminded of one … Continued
Full Moon over Black Mountain
Amaryllis bulbs in the window This week we had a gorgeous full moon, and as is often the case with a big full moon, there was also some craziness. I drive a small but loud car. It’s an older … Continued
Finally Fall
Here’s what makes me happy right now: This weather!! We are so waterlogged and moldy; the rain has been our constant companion. I have a layer of mildew on everything in my house, and maybe even on me. Overnight, … Continued