“The only legacy we truly leave is what is in the hearts of those who are left behind.” Trent Deerhorn I remember a number of years ago I was asked by my sister (#3) how I would want to be remembered after my death. My answer was typical for me, “I don’t really care. […]
The Gift
I am currently at the lake with my partner at his family’s cabin. A well needed holiday has proven so far to be quite wonderful. The weather is warm, but not too hot, the breeze off of the lake cools things down when it is a little warmer out there, the squirrels are keeping our […]
The Temple of the Soul
In Western Culture and Religion, we are taught that each person has a soul. That soul is precious as it is our direct connection to God. Shamanism has a different, and I find much easier to understand, definition of this aspect of the human condition. It is one that does not leave us fearing for […]
Losing It
My children have not always lived with me. After their mother and I split, she and I decided together that it would likely be best for them to live with her and visit me so that they were not bounced back and forth. I think still that this was the right decision for them. In […]
The Importance of a Holiday
I was having coffee with my dear friend, Dolphyn, today out on the deck under our gazebo. The morning was so lovely with the cool breeze and the sunshine of the last days of summer. My dog lounged in the full sun, of course, because dogs simply cannot get enough heat […]