Winter is for Hibernation

Winter is for Hibernation

There are a few emotions I typically slough off– guilt (I’m only human), regret (there’s no way to rewind into the past), hopelessness (if I turn my face to the sun then I’ll never see the shadows), and self deprecation (nobody’s perfect). Mind you, this has been a...
Deep in the Darkness

Deep in the Darkness

When I was a child, I attended a parochial school. Half our day was spent in secular studies, the other half in religious studies. As young Jews, we studied the Old Testament, prayed together, celebrated holidays, and received a very thorough education in a particular...
Stepping into Darkness

Stepping into Darkness

It’s been quite a week. I was feeling raw and wounded after last Saturday when I had to say goodbye to my dog. Then Election Day hit and it seems the nation made a rapid descent to Hell. Wildfires are burning all around me. Literally and figuratively. The forests are...