February 12, 2025. The Full Moon. The Snow Moon. Accompanied by five bright planets in view – Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, and Saturn. A celestial delight. In Celtic mythology, the birch tree is sacred, thought to have protective influences. In the photo, the birch tree bends low to the water, a bird’s nest tucked into […]
…and let it begin with me… Greetings in this festive holiday season!! I hope you are doing well. As I begin this year’s letter, I reflect back on a challenging year of self-discovery. My word for the year was compassion, so I began with self-compassion. It was important to me to start 2024 strong. As
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In July of this year I had the honor of being selected by The Thoreau Society to present excerpts from my book, Paddlin’ with Thoreau… at their Annual Gathering in Concord, MA. Founded in 1941, The Thoreau Society is the largest and oldest organization devoted to an American author. The Society has members from more
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In July of 2024 I had the honor of being selected by The Thoreau Society to present excerpts from my book, Paddlin’ with Thoreau… at their Annual Gathering in Concord, MA. Founded in 1941, The Thoreau Society is the largest and oldest organization devoted to an American author. The Society has members from more than
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If you are one of the people who has often said, “I’d love to write a book…” and that’s where it stops, this is your chance to have an essay published in my next book, Mum’s the Word…Reflections from Many Colorful Kayaks. Your challenge is to write a drabble, an essay of exactly 100 words
University of Massachusetts – Amherst Isenberg School of Management Class Notes May, 2024 Isenberg alumni have been out and about, making an impact with their careers and passion projects—and it shows! Most of these updates have been submitted by alumni about themselves, but we also welcome submissions from organizations and friends who have news about
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“Though Thoreau considered himself an able woodsman, [Joe] Polis had much to impart to him, such as finding one’s way by ‘indications of where the sun shines on trees and rocks, [and by the] location of mountains’.” –David B. Raymond, “The Influence of Penobscot Woodcraft on Henry David Thoreau,” Maine History 56, No. 1 (Summer,
What is Sacred to You? This essay is an excerpt from my recently published book, Paddlin’ with Thoreau…Reflections from the Red Kayak “All wisdom is the reward of a discipline, conscious or unconscious…Cultivate reverence.” -Henry David Thoreau, Journal, September 5, 1851, age 34 Two days before this journal entry, Thoreau writes about walking in drizzly
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This essay is an excerpt from my latest book, Paddlin’ with Thoreau…
Just as we reached and soared to new heights in January, we now reach deep within and find the resilience that will bring us joy.
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Returning to Joy: Grief Support Book Club Dates: Thursdays March 7-28 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Place: Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center Investment: $60.00 (includes the book for those who register by February 22) This four-week-long group is intended for people who have experienced a loss of any kind and are ready to navigate toward renewed
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