gratitude

Eulogy from the Sister of Steve Jobs

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Thank you, Terry, for pointing to this on Robert Wilkinson’s site, reprinted from the NYT. ~ Beth A Sister’s Eulogy for Steve Jobs By MONA SIMPSON Published: October 30, 2011 I grew up as an only child, with a single mother. Because we were poor and because I knew my father had emigrated from Syria, … Read more

Blessings and Rejoicing at the New Moon in Libra

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Dark of the Moon New beginnings Dark of the Moon Plant a seed tonight Dark of the Moon What we envision Will come to be by the Full Moon’s light. Welcome to our beloved Earth, baby Osa!  May you be blessed nine times nine, and know what a gift of love you are to all … Read more

Wishing You a Blessed Equinox!

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Hail! Journeyer of the Heavens, Queen of Brightness, King of Beauty! Gifts of gladness richly bringing, Autumn sheaves and red leaves’ fall. Generous be the heart within us, Open be our hands to all, Justice to be in equal measure, Harvest thankfulness our call. ~ Greeting to the Autumn Equinox Caitlín Matthews, A Celtic Devotional … Read more

Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah

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Today is Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival that celebrates the birthday of the great Hindu God, Ganesh. Also known as Ganapati and Ganesha, He is the son of Shiva and Parvati. He is the Lord of success, destroyer of evils and remover of obstacles. He is also worshipped as the God of education, knowledge, wisdom and … Read more

For My Mom and Mothers Everywhere

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The title of Byron’s poem was the quote bestowed on my mother in her high school yearbook. I would say they got it just exactly right. You are never far from my heart, but I always think of you when I hear this poem, Mom.  I am especially thinking of you today. With love and … Read more