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The Ongoing Gift of Grief
I was just reading something that sparked a memory of the grief I experienced when my wife died. And grief, being the multi-faceted thing that it is, then led me down a path of reflecting on then versus now, which then opened up the awareness that I am still “in...
Goblin Valley – Day 3 – evening – photos
This is my last evening in this interesting place. I wandered further south and noticed that it appears the goblins are not as far along in the evolutionary process. It would be fun to come back in a thousand years (or perhaps a million) and see what has become of them.
Goblin Valley – Day 3 morning photos
Goblin Valley State Park in Utah is a most remarkable place. I went for a walk at sunrise (before the heat) and was (once again) inspired!
Unexpected Surprise
I’m only a week into my big road trip, and already there’s been a surprise. Well, actually, there have been several surprises, but at the moment I’m paying attention to one in particular. It’s been 14 years since my wife, Veronica, died. She is never really very...
When Spirit Shows Up
I had a remarkable experience at Dance Camp last night. We had a talent, no talent show (Rumi Cafe). For my contribution, I played my Native American style flute. Before I played, I told the story of my late wife Veronica, who always encouraged me to play. She was...
Roadtrip Adventure
This morning I take off for a big road trip adventure. I won’t be back in Boulder until early September. Along the way I will have the joyous privilege of spending time with 5 daughters, all but one of my grandkids, both of my siblings, and numerous friends. I will...
a new roommate
a peaceful stillness has taken up residence in my heart old habits and turbulent outbursts can still be found in the shadows occasionally disrupting the calm but lately they seem to be losing their...
Transcendence
Today on my morning walk I stepped out of time and wandered for a bit through the landscape of eternity. I was pondering the notion that perhaps time was an illusion, and that was apparently all my haiku muse needed to kick things into high gear. It was a most...
Another Trip Around the Sun
Today marks the completion of my 68th trip around the sun. It’s been a year filled with more highs than lows, more joy than sorrow, more growth than setbacks. It feels like I am becoming more fully myself than I have ever been. It’s taken me a long time to get here...
Haiku Ripples
Most mornings find me walking. It is my favorite way to start the day. And one of the things I do on these morning walks is to compose haikus. This seemingly simple but potentially profound form of poetry is particularly useful while walking because I can do it in...