The usefulness of not–How empty space becomes powerful
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The usefulness of not–How empty space becomes powerful

“Thirty spokes  meet in a hub Where the wheel isn’t is where it’s useful.” ~Ursula Le Guin, Lao Tsu, Te Ching   I am working my way through Ursula Le Guin’s translation of Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu. She had loved this classic epic, and learned Chinese so that she could portray the work from a…

It’s free–for two days! Fire in Broken Water

  Whether you are sitting on a beach, or lounging before a BBQ waiting for the ‘dogs to be ready, or perched on a curb, as I will be, anticipating the parade of honor down Main Street, know that the third eBook of the Pegasus Quincy series, FIRE IN BROKEN WATER will be FREE for…

All kinds of mothering
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All kinds of mothering

I am reminded that there is both joy and sorrow in Mother’s Day. Joy, for the present family connections. Sorrow and regret for mothers who are no longer with us. But it also occurs to me that the primary attributes that we celebrate in mothers: care taking, love, empathy for others, are present in all…