A poesy ring from the 15th century with this inscription — “a ma vie de coer entier [sic]”(for my life with my entire heart) — is in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, England. Others like it date to the 14th century. When I first saw one, I was captivated. Could there be any connection to the … Continue reading A Ma Vie de Coer Entier
parenting
Grateful Adult Child
"The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely."- Carl Jung Three things: One, in my childhood home there was a baking table in the middle of our kitchen. It had two giant metal drawers for flour and two heavy smaller drawers above them that were impossible for me to open. My mother had to … Continue reading Grateful Adult Child
For my bird
Every cell of youContains my loveAs it always willEach moment of your lifeI have assessed my role In front of youAs you were learning to walkBeside youAs you walked confidentlyAnd later, traveling with youAs you mapped a path less taken If the tide were to have words,I imagine it responding to retreatRelease release releaseAnd advanceReach … Continue reading For my bird
2/22
Christmas of my eleventh year I asked for a stuffed animal. Specifically a grey donkey. I remember getting in bed that night, and my dad coming into my room to say goodnight, asking me what I would name it. We often played name games. Dad is the one who named our cat Hamilton. The donkey … Continue reading 2/22
Between Two States, Ohio Part 2
Across the Ohio River, we look at West Virginia. (West Virginia owns the river, despite Ohio’s plea to the Supreme Court for its namesake.) We can see the West Virginia train on the other bank, and at night, lights on their parallel-running road display intermittent ribbons of red and white. Sometimes we can hear their … Continue reading Between Two States, Ohio Part 2
Manifesting this Turn, Ohio Part 1
“For within Her is a spirit intelligent, holy, unique, diverse, clever, active, incisive, pure, clear, invulnerable, benevolent, sharp, irresistible, kind, loving, steadfast, dependable, serene, powerful, astute, penetrating and most subtle; … so pure She pervades and permeates all things. She is the breath of God, the reflection of God’s glory.” Wisdom 7:22-25 At last, we … Continue reading Manifesting this Turn, Ohio Part 1
On Missing
“I look out the window, and I see the lights and the skyline and the people on the street rushing around looking for action, love, and the world’s greatest chocolate chip cookie, and my heart does a little dance.” Nora Ephron, Heartburn There was a time when I was obsessed with everything Nora Ephron. I … Continue reading On Missing
God Plays Us
When I hear a small scratching sound, I go quickly to the back door, look down through the window to the exterior doormat, and check to see if he is there. When I hear a light knocking sound, I look to the magnetic screen door we installed for him to see if it moves—the way … Continue reading God Plays Us
Walking her home*
It was a regular day. She jumped in the car to go to the courts with us, but a few minutes later when we arrived, she wouldn’t get out of the car. This, in isolation, was not unusual, particularly if the barometric pressure was down. If a storm was either imminent or in process, Z … Continue reading Walking her home*
By the Shining Waters
Back in Brooklyn, in rising heat and humidity, I reflect on our recent time near the edge of Lake Ontario. A benign accident led us all to the greater Rochester area for G to take a dance intensive. Every day we drove forty minutes from the lake to SUNY Brockport, switched drivers, and I returned … Continue reading By the Shining Waters
Where I End & She Begins 