Journal Entries, Reflections and Playing w/Fiction

  • An Inheritance of Love

    An Inheritance of Love

    I arrived in Buffalo on a cold winter’s night, not late, but just in time.. “Leora’s time” as my mother use to say. “”You’ll be late to your own funeral” she would laugh as I’d walk in the door 2 hours after my expected ETA…..and I’d always reply “God willing”. Read more

  • Walking the Inner Camino

    Walking the Inner Camino

    There is something bigger than I am a force, an intelligence behind the light in my eyes, the warmth of a hug, the rising of tears, and the deep accumulation of the wisdom I’ve earned. Read more

  • A Reverent Wonder

    A Reverent Wonder

    Winter has settled around me today, heavy snow, grey, muted light, a hush that feels sacred and almost requires one to snuggle in with soft music, a book and a cup of warm chai. Read more

  • Leora’s Healing Chai Elixir

    Leora’s Healing Chai Elixir

    A beautiful, potent, and deeply intentional chai, a healing ritual in itself. Read more

  • Radiation Therapy: Embracing Raw Emotions and Healing

    Radiation Therapy: Embracing Raw Emotions and Healing

    Thirteen days of radiation treatments down in as many days. 3 more to go. combined with once a month target therapy I’ve notice that I’m a bit more tender…tender, emotionally. During chemo, I felt harder and more resistant. With this session of treatment I feel more emotionally vulnerable….a little more lost. The question “What is… Read more

  • Black Moth

    Black Moth

    I spent the evening aware of his presence. Lively and kind, he followed me into my bedroom as I settled for the night, fluttering about, chasing the light. Read more