poems – earth in sway
In selecting five poems I wrote as part of my Ekphrastic Poetry Group this year, I strived…
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EARTH WORDS
I am honored to be a speaker and reader, joining Rena Priest, Ferris Jabr, Garrett Hongo, and…
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My Winter Hummingbird Obsession
In a Quest to Keep One Wild Bird Alive, I find Unexpected Resilience (This piece appeared first…
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solstice poetry for the light
“Better to light a candle, than curse the darkness.” My great uncle David S. Richie often spoke…
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birds | family | Philosophy | wildlife
finding our flock in turbulent times
On this last day of our family gathering over Thanksgiving, flocks are on my mind and the way of birds finding safety, comfort, conversation, food, and shuffling wings to create room for one another.
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family | music | Nature | Philosophy | photography | Wilderness
Leave a trace of wonder
In one of the many insightful passages in Helen Whybrow’s melodius book, The Salt Stones, Seasons of…
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Refugia of the blue mountains
Upcoming Event: Wednesday, November 19, 6 to 7 pm, Worthy Brewing, bend oregon –with marina richie &…
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halloween Fortitude
If I were closing my eyes and reaching into a bag of candy to feel for a favorite, like a chocolate peanut butter cup, I think I’d also wish for —Fortitude. In that spirit, I’ll share my piece and then wander outside into our yard on a cool, gray day and turn to the two Steller’s Jays–bold, blue, and unafraid to speak up LOUD.
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