The Epicenter of Chaos
Earthquakes. Living in California, we all know about the possibility of them happening—you prepare, but when it comes down to it, they shake your world both emotionally and physically.
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Sleeping with a Giraffe and Crying over a Crab
As I fought to balance my need to stay informed (I come from a long line of activists) with my desire to protect my mental health, I turned to the internet and came across April, a reticulated giraffe living at Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, NY. She was fifteen years old and in her fourth month of pregnancy, and I joined thousands of viewers around the world who tuned into her webcam every night watching and waiting to see when her calf would come into the world.
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What Do I Say to Someone Who’s Grieving?
Losing a loved one can be devastating and finding the right words to say to someone who has recently lost a loved one can be complicated.
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Embracing Change, Loss, and Time Gone By
I am in the midst of moving (quite a task, I must say) and I’ve been struck by just how quickly time passes. Packing up my belongings has brought forth memories that stir my heart, some from the beginning days of Breathing Spaces. I’ve been handling cherished keepsakes that remind me of moments and loved ones, gazing at old photographs that evoke sweet memories, and pondering over moments that have slipped away.
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A Three-Dimensional Life
My mother Ruth’s favorite artist was a Dutch painter, Anton Pieck. The very fine details in his prints inspired her to spend hours cutting out and gluing small images on top of each other until they popped right off the page to her satisfaction.
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