I thought and thought and thought about what pithy, powerful poetry I might post today for my Solar Return. But this, as it has in past years, suits me just fine. Now we are Six(ty). (ps: If you’d like to help me celebrate my birthday in a beautiful, tangible way, please donate a little (or … Read more
Thank you for your leadership, your courage, your unwavering vision. We are so grateful for your birth day.
My Dad, U.S. Army Col. O.W.L. His friends call him “Hoot.”
Enchant: comes from the Middle English: enchanten, which comes from the Middle French: enchanter, which comes from Latin: incantare – in + cantare – to sing. Thanks to my friend, Marsha, for sending this to me!
Once upon a time, Mother’s Day was not just another retail event. Its creation was never aimed at selling stuff like flowers and greeting cards, perfume, or jewelry. It came from a much more urgent and universal longing. I love that this is a day set aside to honor the world’s most important people – … Read more
I am the handmaid of the Earth I ‘broider fair Her glorious gown And deck Her on Her days of mirth With many a garland of renown. And while earth’s little ones are fain And play about the Mother’s hem I scatter every gift I gain From sun and wind to gladden them. ~ William … Read more
Hail Thalia, Grace of Flowering and Mirth! Hail to The Lord and The Lady! Hail to the King and Queen of Faery, to blessed Flora, and to Maia Majestas! Hail to the Summer! Hail to the Summer! The season that drives The cold Winter away! Hail to the Summer! Hail to the Summer! Light your … Read more
For all those who have been impacted by the trauma of yesterday’s events in Boston, for the helpers and heroes, for the lost, for the friends and families, for all souls in pain, we create a circle of unshakeable, unwavering healing and hope. We extend our helping hands and open hearts to one another. There … Read more
To chant the Gayatri Mantra purifies the chanter. To listen to the Gayatri Mantra purifies the listener. As you may know, I am leaving town today for an extended period of silent retreat during which I will be offline and out of touch. So I depart sharing this lovely video of Raghav Sachar singing the … Read more
Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. ~ Albert Einstein, Pisces Sun and Midheaven Happy Birthday, all you lovely magical children of Neptune! The Sun moves into your sign of Pisces today! Sun Sign of Pisces Pisces is the sign of the fish, but not just any fish, and not only one. … Read more