On a cool and breezy day in late October, I walked the labyrinth at the Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park in Traverse City, Michigan with a group of friends. Most came to the labyrinth with few expectations. I came with memories of other labyrinths I’ve walked. Like A Prayer At a labyrinth in Gayle’s…
Autumn
Menopause and Loss
Some time ago, I likened the transition from having a period every month to not having a period as a process of moving an ocean from here to there via teaspoon. Inevidably, you lose some water. I haven’t actually hit the officialy menopause mark, but I’ve been working my way there for fifteen years. Yes,…
The Shiny Squirrels of Autumn
I really don’t know where to begin, so I will start writing and see where it leads. Starting is easy; staying on any track long enough to finish the job is a challenge as shiny squirrels are so enticing. Shiny Squirrels? Ahh, your local squirrels aren’t shiny? Mine either. In Brevard, North Carolina, there are white…
River Water Tumbles Over Rocks
The calming blue of the river water tumbles over rocks, into a chasm of turmoil, and then returns to calm as it makes its way to the sea. Over time the water carves river beds and smooths rocks. September is the month of change: brisk breezes, green leaves begin to turn, school commences. The summer…