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 […]
Deep Dive
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 […]
Hope

Joyful Pride