I cry to you and plead for answers. I push at the borders of my understanding, forcing myself to ask again and again. Hot tears trickle a stream of proof that my heart is torn open. No answers arrive at the doorstep of my soul. My life remains anonymous to you. "You're not believing enough,"... Continue Reading →

This Friday I have the very good fortune to see one of my heroes. Elizabeth Gilbert is coming to Halifax for a speaking event called Make Big Magic. I am excited and truly relishing the anticipation. I came late to the exciting world of Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestselling book, Eat, Pray, Love. I only read it earlier... Continue Reading →

Today would have been my Nana's birthday. I miss her all the time, but especially today. Today - when we would have celebrated with lobster rolls and cheesecake and she would have called me Jojo as we played scrabble or dice. Nana was scrappy and sassy and herself. She was warm without being "too sweet." When... Continue Reading →

Grief at a distance accommodates platitudes "I'll pray for you," and the like Sincere words and honest intentions Crumble, turning to dust at the approach of gut-wrenching fear. Agony, suffering, and horror Melt away the superficial Pulling into focus; reducing every thing to painful reality How do we comfort, encourage, love in that space? Embrace the hesitation... Continue Reading →

Thanks for joining me! I hope my scattered thoughts will inspire you to breathe deeply the beauty and the absurd that permeates this blue and green planet. I look forward to interacting with you as we find our way in this time of awakening and disillusionment and joy. Photo by Frans van Heerden on Pexels.com