I receive a text from my ex, saying our family dog, Trubble, is suffering, so Joe will take him to the vet to release him from his body. Declining the invitation to see him again, I realize I'd like to hold onto the vigor and light I saw in Trubble a few months ago. The day goes by, and I'm unable to concentrate on anything. I text Joe again … [Read more...]
Creativity on Steroids Times 10
Deb and Don Burger think out of the box so much, following creative urges. I love, love their ways of being in the world. Since they moved away last year, I’ve missed seeing them in town, so it was great to visit them a few days ago. When I knew I’d be driving to Kentucky in April, I contacted Deb and Don to see if I could visit them in … [Read more...]
Answering the Call
I wrote this essay many years ago; my sons now are 24 and 27. Today I offer you these words, along with an added section written today, August 29, 2012. May this essay and addendum offer you a gem to consider, dear reader. In my other life, I’ll rise before dawn, watch the sunrise, and glide smoothly into my day after a refreshing … [Read more...]
Take a Break from TV to See What Arises
In my childhood, our family ate dinner with Chet Huntley and David Brinkley reporting the news. My assigned task was to hurdle the pet gate to turn the living room set to its nuclear noise level before racing back, re-hurdling, and finding my seat at the white Formica table (to eat in silence as we played out a family dysfunction). In later … [Read more...]
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