“Live life in radical amazement. Take nothing for granted. Everything is phenomenal; never treat life casually. To be spiritual is to be amazed.” Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel The words of the legendary rabbi and scholar who was also a social justice activist, ring true for me, even in the midst of feeling burned out, fried,…
Might As Well Face It, I’m Getting Old
and more radical in the process
and more radical in the process
“Potential is what people see when they think what’s in front of them isn’t good enough”
Turning the pages of the film American Fiction.
Turning the pages of the film American Fiction.
Random Meanderings on Such a Winter’s Day
The groundhog was mistaken
It is February 17th on a snowy Saturday morning here in Bucks County (an hour outside of Philadelphia), PA. A few weeks ago, Punxsutawney Phil (a.k.a. The Groundhog) who is the purported prognosticator, didn’t see his shadow which was supposed to indicate an early spring. I guess Mother Nature didn’t get the memo since…
As Socially Conscious As I Like to Think I Am, I Still Miss Stuff
A gender oops.
A gender oops.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
How two celebrities became a political talking point
First of all, I am not a football fan, nor am I a Swiftie. The only one of her numerous songs that I could name is Shake It Off. I know people who spent a lot of money to see her perform and from what I heard, it was exhilarating and well worth the time,…
A Social Media Conundrum
how do you know when to respond to a post or keep on scrolling?
how do you know when to respond to a post or keep on scrolling?
What Is the Soft Life?
How about simply calling it good self care?
How about simply calling it good self care?
A Good Life
soul contract or luck of the draw?
Photo by Terree Lorraine Oakwood — I am one lucky woman, some would say. I have the basics of food, shelter, clothing, a car, and other modern conveniences. I have friends and family who I love and who love me. I have advanced education (a Masters degree in Social Work, as well as seminary ordination).…
Revisiting Paradise
at least in my vivid imagination
Eight years ago, at this time, I was in Paradise at the beyond beautiful Sivananda Yoga Ashram in the Bahamas. I was called there intuitively as I received an email from best selling author and speaker, Joan Borysenko about a workshop she was offering that was an instantaneous YES! for this born writer. I didn’t…
Ring Out the Old, Ring in the New
Ring out the false, ring in the true.
Ring out the false, ring in the true.
What If Peace Broke Out on the Planet?
A peacemaker looks within to find understanding.
A peacemaker looks within to find understanding.
Am I Biased?
you bet I am
* I am biased toward a healthy future for the next generations. * I am biased toward reproductive freedom. *I am biased toward LGBTQ+ rights. *I am biased toward freedom of religion rather than anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim hate inducing rhetoric and actions. * I am biased toward people being safe in public places rather than…
#Stand Up to Jewish Hate
"Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you. You're safe with me here."
“Don’t worry I won’t let anything happen to you. You’re safe with me here.”
When Is an Orange More Than an Orange?
Orange you glad I asked?
Orange you glad I asked?
Be a Good Human Being
So says Dolly Parton.
So says Dolly Parton.