Musings on Identity and Skin Color

  Personally, I get a thrill when I see any of the fabulous Ogwumike sisters on TV playing basketball for … More

Easy Crafts for Gathering Friends

      Remember Plaster of Paris? Gosh, I sure do. I remember a fifth-grade art-class project in which we … More

Falling In Love with Bumblebees While Being Maddened by Gophers

    Managing the ecosystem in the garden is one of the biggest jobs for an organic gardener. Too much … More

Start a New Hobby Today! Three Hobbies with High Returns and Low Investments

There are many reasons to start a new hobby. The possibilities are endless, but I’ll make several suggestions and even … More

One Liter and Climbing: Loving Ourselves from the Inside Out

  As I age, it becomes increasingly clear that self-love is the single best way to weather the seasons and … More

Remembering My First Encounter with Master Thich Nhat Hanh

Some of you may have already been introduced to the great Buddhist master and philosopher Thich Nhat Hanh because Rev. … More

Making Room for Mom

Most of my panic has subsided into resignation. I’m nervous about my mother coming into to my home and finding … More

Atonement: the Future of Good Relationships

A recent training with twenty-five women at Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic for low-income women with cancer made me think about … More

The Serenity of Redwoods: Observations from My First Backpacking Trip

I didn’t even have an inkling that I could walk over 30 miles in just three days. While backpacking in … More

Dentistry with Dignity: How My Leap of Faith Paid Off

    After more than 15 years with the same dentist, I’ve finally switched to a new doctor. It’s not … More