Farewell to Summer ….Finally

Farewell to Summer….Finally! I’ve had my last swim, donated my shorts and sandals to an op-shop and bought my last tube of sunscreen.I’m  heading to the Northern Hemisphere where the earth is just awakening to Spring. When I reflect on the last six months-summer started for me in September on a return visit to Perth-I… Read More Farewell to Summer ….Finally

In Celebration of Small Things: A Money Purse Filled With Euros

In Celebration of Small Things: A Money Purse filled with Euros I had  finished my house sit on the Gold Coast as the owners returned from a successful trip and we looked forward  to having a final dinner. The dogs, Zen and Coco, were delightful companions who also enjoyed the mindfulness meditations I did each… Read More In Celebration of Small Things: A Money Purse Filled With Euros

In Celebration of Small Things: A Deep and Meaningful Conversation

In Celebration of Small Things: A Deep and Meaningful Conversation In these days of excessive technological communication, increasing emotional detachment and isolation from fellow humans, a deep and meaningful conversation with another is a rare and precious gift. To be willing to share-painful experiences as well as joyous ones- and to be received and listened… Read More In Celebration of Small Things: A Deep and Meaningful Conversation

Beginnings

Beginnings I shall go forth, I shall traverse the States awhile, but I cannot tell whither or how long, Perhaps soon some day or night while I am singing my voice will     suddenly cease. O book, O chants! must all then amount to but this? Must we barely arrive at this beginning of us?… Read More Beginnings