Into the Wilderness: Story 61 The scenario. You’re eating Cheerios with oat milk, stepping snow-logged boots onto your commuter bus or simply sitting at your desk with a nice cold foam brew when it happens. A memory laden with rage or despair roils out of your synapses and your lungs clench in a breathless remembrance.Continue reading “Bob’s Your Uncle”
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Stretching
Into the Wilderness: Story 40 This morning, I taught a Stretch class at Jazzercise. The format is about recovery and restoration. Stretching heals muscles, prevents injury, improves flexibility and increases wellbeing. It’s a necessary part of any fitness program. As I led the class through the stretches, I thought about mental and emotional recovery, especiallyContinue reading “Stretching”
More about the boy
Into the Wilderness: Story 39 Another week has passed since I lost my “son.” Day by day, I heal. The heart tug dissipates. The yearning evaporates while I focus on the family I have rather than the one I don’t. What has surprised me, however, is the effect on our furry family members. Our petsContinue reading “More about the boy”
Walk the Moon 