Campfire inspired memories
I love fires; campfires and fires in fireplaces. Some of my fondest memories of childhood include the experiences of fires. I grew up in Girl Scouting—and spent fall weekends camping…
Missing Mom
Juncos have been eating at my backyard bird feeders since early December. My mom always said the juncos meant snow was coming. And this winter, true to form they've been…
Everything is Changed
"A death has occurred and everything is changed by the event. We are painfully aware that life can never be the same again,.." The opening words of a poem by…
Ready to Write Your Story?
A new semester of Indy Women Writing for a Change is about to begin. Classes are designed to provide a safe and supportive space for women who want to explore…
Companioning
While dining out with family, I was inadvertently part of a larger, unfolding drama. The restaurant was filled with people and bustling with activity. Wait staff members were carrying meals…
Love, Loss and the Holidays [WORKSHOP]
The holiday season can be challenging even under the best of circumstances. After a loss, the holidays can seem daunting. Join in a conversation exploring resilience during the holiday season.…
Boxes of Joy
I was just plain homesick when the box arrived in San Antonio, Texas. It was big, and very, very light. I couldn't imagine what it contained. There it was, waiting…
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
As the end of October approaches, I consider what it means to create an ofrenda. In the Latin American tradition of Dia de los Muertos, an ofrenda is an altar…
Join Deb Buehler for a 90 minute conversation
Growing Beyond Grief Join creative grief coach and writer Deb Buehler for a 90 minute conversation about the potential for turning personal loss into wholehearted living. Poetry, words, pictures, listening…
Autumn Arrives
This year, autumn has been slow to arrive in the Midwest. It is mid-October and still feels like September. Trees have barely begun to change and the grass remains green…
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