Month: December 2023
-
I am Brave
I have been teaching Gabriel and Olivia to say every morning: I am brave, I am strong, I am happy, I am smart, I am capable, I am confident, I am loving. ———— Are you?
-
Above it Soar Love
text via Meera Vijayann
-
Sacred Space
There is a space between heaven and earth, A space between the mind and the heart, between ourselves and each other, a sacred space where our souls expand, where life fully lives, divine and pure, flowing without restriction or…
-
Just in Time for the Last Pomegranate
One last pomegranate hung on the tree. We cracked it open, my mom and Olivia started picking at it seed by seed. Ruby, red, and sweet We are back at my childhood home. Olivia saw my mom's rosary…
-
Going Home for Christmas
One by one. My family is meeting up in Willows. I can see the lane to my mother's home, I can hear the fire crackling in the fireplace, and smell the cookies being made, and I long to hug…
-
Do You See the Painting on the Shield I Found?
The 1700s metal procession shield is a fantastic find; it is a rare item that collectors appreciate like me. These shields are painted with scenes of religious iconography. What makes these shields particularly fascinating is that they were…