The longest day of winter. We gather to remember those who did not make it through the winter (Barbara Kingsolver quote about making it through the winter?) (St. Francis story about how he gave away his pants) Use photo of homeless cardboard sign that says "Home Sweet Home" Link to... Continue reading

Welcoming December. For us here in Northern Arizona, that means cold weather and perhaps snow. It is a beautiful season. For this challenge, I ask you to rethink wrapping paper. The beautiful paper that most of us enjoy seeing under a tree or at least around a gift. It holds... Continue reading

I found myself thinking today of those moments that change your life forever. We have all had them. Something happens and it changes your worldview or at the very least gives you hope that another world really IS possible. At the age of 17, I went on a youth group... Continue reading

Today I found myself daydreaming of a new community center. One that is focused on sustainable communities. Both in the environmental aspect of sustaining this place we call home and in the aspect of sustaining communities and building community. Funny how the two seem so related and how I love... Continue reading

I knew I was moving to this quaint little mountain town I live in for a reason. For some reason my purpose in life had called me here. This is where I was meant to be when I first arrived here 6 years ago. Deep down I believe I also... Continue reading

Not to long ago I read a comment from an acquaintance about how he longs for a community where he is loved for all that he is. For people who truly know him in the deepest sense and yet love him. To be loved for the things good and bad... Continue reading

How I love the creative process. Dreaming of possibilities. Taking an item and slowly watching it take form. Like this simple skein of recycled silk, dyed in the most luxurious color. Ok I know, I know...it is not THAT simple. The beautiful biological process in which silk is spun. The... Continue reading