The Power of Poetry

The Power of Poetry

This week as I pondered what to write I kept thinking of how words can be swords, shields or salves.  At this time, I think we could all use a salve.  For me poetry is just that, a soul- soothing salve.  Mary Oliver beautifully describes the power of...
Our Web of Connection

Our Web of Connection

While pondering what to write this week my thoughts kept returning to the importance of connection in our lives.  The importance of family, of friends, of community, of feeling like we’re part of a network. As COVID restrictions continue and we try to find ways to...
STANDING IN OUR STRENGTHS

STANDING IN OUR STRENGTHS

Teddy Roosevelt gave us some sound guidance when he said, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” And here we are beginning our fourth week of sheltering in place and social distancing hoping to avoid a frightening bout with the Coronavirus. Last week I...