So fellow travelers, a somewhat lengthy dissertation looking back at the year that was. Being the champion of underdogs that I am, I have begun to feel sorry for 2016. Yes, I do realize 2016 is more a conceptual frame of time than a sentient being with feelings. However I happen to be (at least […]
All posts for the year 2016
On Excellent Adventures* and Human Foosball
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 29, 2016
https://dhrahalski86.com/on-excellent-adventures-and-human-foosball/
the first present
So fellow travelers, on my annual holiday road trip to distribute gifts and hugs to my side of the family, we drove from windswept snowbound vistas through freezing drizzle in the Poconos arriving at last in not-quite-as-Sunny-as-the-show-claims-Philadelphia. Warm hugs, cheerful banter and hearty meals quickly dispelled the gloominess of grey skies. I woke this morning […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 27, 2016
https://dhrahalski86.com/the-first-present/
Solstice Circle
So fellow travelers, last night a good friend of mine from my Vision Quest years hosted a drumming circle to honor the Winter Solstice. We sent a big vibrant wave of energy out to enfold our world and all creatures living here. Consider yourselves hugged. You’re welcome. We all needed it, I know. This morning […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 22, 2016
https://dhrahalski86.com/solstice-circle/
Joshua Dubois: What the President secretly did at Sandy Hook Elementary School
My definition of a true leader in a crisis
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 18, 2016
https://dhrahalski86.com/joshua-dubois-what-the-president-secretly-did-at-sandy-hook-elementary-school/
Mountain Magic
So fellow travelers, I woke this morning to the booming echo of Big Black Dog woofs ricocheting through snow dusted trees. Peering through the frost lined window I can just make out the solid profile of Mt Monandnock against a pearl dawn sky. I scrunch deeper into layered warmth of red and green comforters and […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 11, 2016
https://dhrahalski86.com/mountain-magic/
Uncomfortable. Different. Progress.
Right in sync, as often happens, Tom’s piece gives me insights I needed. Perfect followup up to my recent posts.
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on November 30, 2016
https://dhrahalski86.com/uncomfortable-different-progress/
Freedom’s Song: Welcome All
So fellow travelers, back home from our Thanksgiving road trip, snuggled on the couch with our dog as a curtain of lake effect rain falls from the steel grey sky. “Lake effect rain” is our local weather team’s reminder it would be snowing if the temperatures were colder. As in : keep those snow shovels […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on November 28, 2016
https://dhrahalski86.com/freedoms-song/
Sanctuary Song
So fellow travelers, today we celebrate Thanksgiving a holiday dedicated to my two favorite things in life: family and food. This morning I took our dog out for a good long walk before heading on the road to dinner at my brother’s house. He’s set an essential rule this year : “Please leave all politics […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on November 24, 2016
https://dhrahalski86.com/sanctuary-song/