We made our way back to our old church in Oakland for Easter Sunday. It’s been a year,…
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…
Easy Crafts for Gathering Friends
Remember Plaster of Paris? Gosh, I sure do. I remember a fifth-grade art-class project in which we…
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…
Learn to Knit! It’s Easier Than You Might Think
“You have to decide what kind of knitter you want to be,” counsels Angela F. Thomas, while sitting in my…
Eight Ways to Cultivate Relationships with Youth
I’m a great believer that the job of parenting need not fall solely on parents. Parenting is full-time job; they…
A “Rainer Maria Rilke” Poem:
You mustn’t be frightened if a sadness rises in front of you, larger than any you have ever…
How to Juice Your Way to Good Health
Do I have what it takes to change your lifestyle? First thing I gotta tell you about juicing is that…
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…
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…
Karma Compass 