A Gathering of Poetry | 3.20.25
I don't know about you all, but these days poetry is the lifeline that is keeping me sane. As the tsunami grows larger, I read more poetry. I don't want to imagine what my life would be like if there was no poetry... thankfully, that will never be a reality because...
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end”
― Seneca
Unraveled Wednesday | 3.5.25
Greetings dear Unraveler's and Happy Wednesday! Imagine my surprise when a simple spa soak (with a splash of Eucalan) removed every kink from my reclaimed yarn! That has never happened to me before... I always have to "weight" the yarn (I use a hanger... its weight is...
Hello, March! | 3.3.25
How terrible a time is the beginning of March. In a month there will be daffodils and the sudden blossoming of orchards, but you wouldn't know it now. You have to take spring on blind faith. — Beatriz Williams March certainly roared in like a lion here in the south...
The (dis)Comfort of Aging | 2.28.25
It has been A Week, friends. A Week. Let's start with the highs, shall we? On Monday afternoon, I had my first visit with the delightful Dr. Napoe. She is a urogynocologist and I can't believe my good fortune in meeting with her. Dr. Napoe is a most excellent listener...
Unraveled Wednesday | 2.26.25
Greetings dear Unravelers and happy last Wednesday of February! It has been a month, hasn't it? February in Pittsburgh contained almost all the seasons... we had rain and warmer temps and we had a good bit of snow and the month is ending on a rather warm week (we are...
Seeking Silence | February 2025
Dear February... for such a short month you sure are feeling incredibly long! Yes, this month I began to work on what I have now confirmed will be the most challenging aspect of Yutori...at least for me... the embrace of silence. Never miss a good chance to shut up! —...
A Gathering of Poetry | 2.20.25
Confession time... I completely forgot today is the Third Thursday, so I have hastily gathered a poem to share with you all today. Really, it's a poem for me especially because I sure as hell could use a bit more kindness in my days. And of course, a poet must have...