A foggy, misty, sunny, breezy day by the sea. The snow peas have come and gone, and the first crop of lettuce now has just a bite of bitterness. The cauliflower have been wrapped in their leaves and the early potatoes are dying back. Out in the larger world the St. John's Wort is in … Continue reading Everyday Indifference on the Third of July
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Dreamings
A dark day although the rain has held off. Now the late afternoon sun illumines the western overcast, offering the possibility of a sunset. The wind, which has been a consistent companion these past few days, has risen, promising storms tomorrow. I'm drinking my late afternoon cup of decaf tea, a ritual I've adopted during … Continue reading Dreamings
Art and Spirituality in Difficult Times
Being spring the rain comes every other day, encouraging the sugar ants to come into the house where they create long lines. I've been watching a series of discussions among artists from around the world. The conversations focus on being an artist in this time of Coved19, and are sponsored by the Martin E. Segal … Continue reading Art and Spirituality in Difficult Times
Letter to the Settler Community During Hard Times
A chilly, windy, soggy few days. Birds are flocking the feeder. We participate in a few European-American dominated discussion groups, all of which have now moved online. In each I find that whenever I try to bring Native issues and experience into the conversation I am met with literal silence. Inevitably the conversation is immediately … Continue reading Letter to the Settler Community During Hard Times