I Don’t Know You

I woke up this morning thinking of you and longing to know more about you. I found myself looking through old photos today to remind myself what you looked like and perhaps spark a memory or two. And, in my quest for memories of you I realized I have so few pictures of you. There […]

Armadillo Medicine

The Smallwood Armadillo Recently, armadillo as medicine was introduced to me when I pulled the card from an oracle deck that I use for guidance. Armadillo wears its armor on its back, its medicine is actually part of its body. Its boundaries of safety are a part of its total being. This animal teaches us […]

Love in Africa

My Newest Lover and Teacher-Me Two years ago today I was waking up in Africa. I had 2 more days in Africa and then I would have completed one of the most profound experiences of my life. I met many lovers and teachers in the form of animals and land. And there were losses while I […]

Faith

Faith Leads the Way Home Today is 36 years to the day since you died.  It was Labor Day that year as well.  September 3, 1984.  36 years without a mother.  Without you. 36 years since I looked into your eyes and felt you stroke my hair.  Actually, the last time you stroked my hair […]