Musings

This time of year I start my seeds for the garden. I have done some version of this almost every year of my adult life. When I was first in my own apartment, I tried versions of container gardens, and then when I was in my first home I planned elaborate floral displays and vegetable harvests that delighted as much as they disappointed. Some of the years back then I completely abandoned the idea and [...]

If you watch the advertisements & socials, it seems that no February can be complete without things like expensive jewelry, lavish dinners, decadent chocolates, or romantic getaways. If these things don’t happen to come your way, it can leave you with a sense of feeling left out, unloved, or even missing out on life. But even if you do find a beautiful wrapped gift on your pillow this month, the excitement and joy that it [...]

Well, after years of dedicated self inquiry, contemplative practice, and sponsoring fellow travelers in 12 step recovery, I continue this beautiful, horrible journey yet deeper into the contemplative, helping, and service occupations. I have enrolled in graduate study. As my sister says: “God willing, and if the crick don’t rise…” I plan to get my license to be in service to individuals and families affected by addiction. I am thrilled, energized, humbled and above all, [...]