Every year I set forth on a quest, a journey, a mission: that for which I am destined. I stay away from the word “goals” because it feels icky. My life moves in currents and tides, not direct pathways. I don’t know about you, but I usually only see the ‘direct’ path after the walking’s…
Deep Peace 2023
I started blogging a long time ago. I keep at it not because I make big bucks, but rather I enjoy the outlet, enjoy the process. The end of this year seems like it could use some blessings and deep peace. So here’s a Gaelic prayer for all. Let peace and love guide your way…
The Books of 2023
Let’s bring 2023 to a close the same way we started: with books, of course. I love giving and receiving books for Christmas, so here is a round up of all the books I’ve read this year – and a few other suggestions, too. I used Bookshop.org a lot this year for purchasing books. I…
Mission 2023 Round Up
Last year I set forth on a quest, a journey, a mission: that for which I am destined. I conquered a few things last year, like the back yard. In 2023, I’m on a different quest. It’s been tricky to narrow down what missions I want to make public. So in 2023 there are a…
Weekend In Grand Rapids
The last week of October, I was in downtown Grand Rapids for two theatrical events. First, I finally saw Menopause: The Musical, and then I saw world music artist Loreena McKennitt. Menopause: The Musical I was staying in a hotel new to me and thought I might get lost on my way to the DeVos…
Mission 2023 November
Last year I set forth on a quest, a journey, a mission: that for which I am destined. I conquered a few things last year, like the back yard. In 2023, I’m on a different quest. It’s been tricky to narrow down what missions I want to make public. So in 2023 there are a…
Cowboy Junkies and Less Than 24-Hours in Sarnia
In late September I was in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada for a little less than twenty-four hours. Sarnia is an easy drive for me, so when the band Cowboy Junkies announced they were going to appear at the Imperial Theatre in downtown Sarnia, I grabbed a ticket. Sarnia is on the US-Canada border, just across the…
The Raven Café in Port Huron
The last weekend in September, I stayed overnight at the Hampton Inn in Port Huron, Michigan. The next morning, I had breakfast at The Raven Café in Port Huron, and you should, too. I’d heard about The Raven Café in Port Huron, but hadn’t managed to make a trip in this general direction in years….