Summer has its own special feel. Part of that is the heat and part of it is the lightheartedness that … More
Tag: rituals
A Prescription for Self-Care
“The sacred is not in heaven or far away. It is all around us, and small human rituals can connect … More
Curling Up with Cookbooks
There’s almost nothing better than curling up with a good book. I read anything and everything. Most often, though, I … More
Celebration and Ritual
Some people ignore their birthdays. Some people celebrate them. Some celebrate in grand fashion. Some do not. I usually have … More
Five Ways to Work Through a Funk
The other day I was feeling funky. Others might call it a bad mood, but I think feelings and … More
Ornamental
Three weeks ago I lugged in the red and green duffel bag holding the Christmas tree and the faded blue … More
Ritual Is Routine Made Sacred
Think about daily habits. Walking the dog, sipping a morning cup of coffee, mad-dashing it to the car with keys … More
Shrove Tuesday and Waffles, Ash Wednesday and Fasting, Lent and Rituals
The season of Lent is upon us. In the Christian calendar, Lent represents the 40 days before Easter, but actually … More
Trick-or-Treat
Halloween has come and gone for another year. Candy is on discount, costume pop-up stores are packedĀ up and out of … More