It's been about five weeks since I decided to take the plunge and check out Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary. And while I wasn't exactly working on a whim, I wasn't sure what to expect. Regular readers will know I was coming out of a period of intense questioning and feeling lost. And while I chose them … Continue reading Seminary and Community
losing jasmine – 10 years later
Today is the 10th anniversary of Jasmine's death. I am not in the place to go into details for anyone who doesn't know them, not today, and not after the last 24 hours. It's a joyous kind of place, though, just too emotional for work. If you'd like to hear her story sometime, let me … Continue reading losing jasmine – 10 years later
imbolc 2014
My ritual and working will be a bit late, but I laid the foundation for it last night and this morning. Imbolc has always been a special holy day for me, given my calling to Brighid many years ago, given that I gave Jasmine over to her Fire with a prayer I wrote, given that … Continue reading imbolc 2014
what up wit’ me? what up wit’ you?
Oh you guys. So much going on in my brain and my heart and the place between where emotions live, and also in the place above where divine things dance. When push comes to shove with the idea of attending a Christian church, I just ... can't. I can't. The likelihood of having to deal … Continue reading what up wit’ me? what up wit’ you?
fleeting equilibrium
You know how sometimes you have that moment of knowing you're in exactly the right place you need to be right now, surrounded by exactly the right people and doing exactly the right things (even if they're difficult)? That's how I'm feeling right now. Being social is still a challenge, but one that's lessening with … Continue reading fleeting equilibrium
perspective
I just met with a student who's homeless. Here's what he told me. He told me he came out here from Midwest for a girl. (He's 19). He said when he got here, her story changed. He worked at a restaurant, but the season ended. He worked at a cannery, but the season ended. He's … Continue reading perspective
national coming out day
I'm bisexual. I didn't admit this to myself until I was in my late 30's. Is there a story? Of course there is. And it involves a woman. All the best ones do. I met her at work, and I felt that instant pull that I have with some women over the course of my … Continue reading national coming out day
at the end – NaNoWriMo
So I didn't win, by which I mean, I didn't finish 50,000 words by the end of November. In fact, I became paralyzed halfway through when I hit a rough spot at work and let it get to me. I think I'd do better with some group support, and maybe next year I'll find some … Continue reading at the end – NaNoWriMo
week 2 – NaNoWriMo
This may be the week that keeps me from winning NaNoWriMo. And it's kind of killing me. I felt great about catching up on Tuesday. When I went to bed I was a hair below 20,000 words. I knew that Wednesday would be tough because it was going to be a 12-14 hour day at … Continue reading week 2 – NaNoWriMo
week 1.5 – NaNoWriMo
I ended the week, as did many other WriMos with a writing marathon. And like most marathons, turns out training matters. Training in this case being less about miles run and more about words written. There were two days this week that I didn't write. That, plus a misreading of a word count calendar I … Continue reading week 1.5 – NaNoWriMo
by the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea 