The Month of May

The Month of May
Listen to a children’s poem I wrote called “I Can’t Stay Inside on a May Day.” I discuss what the month of May brings as well as the conflict with the end of school.

Spring and Tulips

Spring Tulips

Listen to Cynthia reading a poem about Tulip Lulu, a children’s poem about spring and new beginnings.

The Blustery Bullying Wind

Bullying
Listen to a children’s poem about how the March wind feels like a bully, and the discussion about bullying.

Inner Strength

How do we cultivate inner strength when the world is exploding around us? Listen as I read my poem, “Under Nature’s Wing,” and discuss finding that strength and freedom to follow your own chosen path.Inner Strength

Beginning Again

Tune in to hear me read my poem called Beginning Again. How is January a time of new beginnings for you? beginning again

Thankful for the Hard Things Too

Tune in and hear Cynthia read a poem called Sea Glass, and talk about Thanksgiving, and what we are thankful for, even if it is difficult.Thankful for the Hard Things Too

Helping Others

Hear a poem about Canada Geese caring for an injured gosling. Shouldn’t we do the same?

Helping Others

Values Grid

Our values grid Listen to my podcast where I read a poem called The Grid and talk about how we know what “true north” is.

Summer Retreat

How do you unwind in the summer. Do you go somewhere special, or cut down on your activity level, or do you increase your busy-ness? Listen to this podcast to hear a poem about my special place to relax and find myself amidst all the hubbub of living. summer retreat.mp3

Manna From Heaven

7/8/10

Tune in to hear me read a poem from my latest book, Please Use This for Children, and Not for War and Guns. The poem is called “Manna” and is about the flannel quilts my grandmother used to make. What “manna” do you have in your life? Manna From Heaven.mp3

June Flowers

6/9/10

Listen in to a podcast about June wildflowers, strangers and my poem “Questions on a June Morning.” Questions on a June Morning.mp3

Caring for Others

Here’s an example from nature of birds caring for one another. Can we do as well? I read my poem “Migration” and compare the caring of Canada geese with the care my husband got after his car accident. This poem is in my just published book: Please Use This For Children and Not for War and Guns (Blooming Twig Books, 2010.) Caring for others.mp3