Child, look back into your history, into your roots, and you will see a time when life was simple. Less comfortable, yes, but as we weren’t attached to being comfortable as you are today, it wasn’t so much of a
From My Grandmother
Insanity, Grief, and Change
Imagine with me the headlines in future historical publications, contemplating the errors of humanity in a country called America during the early 21st century: Insanity at the Brink of Destruction. Imagine the intellectuals, historians, philosophers, and teachers sifting through topics
10 Ideas for Adding Authentic Joy & Cheer to the Season
Beginning just before Halloween, stores in the US start blasting holiday music, setting up displays of Christmas tree decorations, menorahs and candles, sweet treats, toys, and special gift-giving displays that are nearly impossible to avoid. The consumer holiday machine grows
Message from the Elders: Make More Offerings
In October 2016, I had the beautiful opportunity to journey to the high Andean community of the Q’ero people with my dear friend Louisa, our Q’ero elders Don Augustin and Dona Benita, and their son Santos. Having made many journeys
To My Cherokee Great Grandmother
Beloved Great Grandmother, I come to you today with an offering, and it’s the only offering I can give you with my fullness and truth: my broken heart. I know that you will receive it with tenderness and care, and
What is a Woman?
What is a woman? An object of desire, a body that lends presence to a daydream, a fantasy of unspeakable pleasure? A fragrance, a glance, a soft touch, curves and shadows, seductive and alluring, calling the ancient memory of something
Dismantling America
The other day, as I was passing through a toll booth on the way to DC, it hit me with such overwhelming clarity… as I was greeted by a patient, kind, and smiling man with an accent from southeast Asia…
Day 11 & 12
Bedminster, NJ & Pitman, NJ On Saturday afternoon, we headed to Bedminster, NJ after our time at the beach. We certainly tried to fit in a lot of things, and it was a bit rushed as we headed out. The
Day 10
Lake Como, NJ It was so nice to have a morning to sleep in, especially with Helene having joined the tour, and also a shorter drive for the day! The previous night was one of the few nights I spent
Day 8 & 9
Castleton, NY & Lancaster, PA The middle of the tour has been a time of bouncing back and forth between New York and Pennsylvania ~ and with long days of driving, it’s been fairly exhausting. But the moment I arrive