As a girl, I would hear the sound of the ice cream truck turning into our neighborhood from far away. Then it seemed to take forever before it finally made it to my house. Did you have ice cream trucks when you were growing up? The song was a light, faraway jingle at...

Here in the States, we are celebrating Independence Day tomorrow. But it is a very different kind of Independence Day. With Covid-19 in our midst, health authorities are urging us to stay home and stay safe. That is my plan. Perhaps this is the year that we consider...

Are you still sheltering in place? Sometimes I wonder if I'm the only one. It feels wise to remain careful here in the South, where cases are rising. Of course, I go to the grocery store when I need to, and the post office, and run other errands while wearing a mask....

We’ve all got issues, my friends. We’ve all got things we are struggling with. We’re all rescues in that sense. Not to mention that we are in the midst of a global pandemic, as well as an economic crisis, and uncertain and stressful times heighten our issues. If we’re...

Today, I offer you words much wiser than anything I might have to offer. If you are feeling alone or lonely, let this poem speak to you. May we all open to the conversation around us. xo EVERYTHING IS WAITING FOR YOU by David Whyte Your great mistake is to act the...