I sit at the cusp of a new year, tasting the future's glitter-frost and the ash of 2009. In many ways this time of year is always a portal of sorts, though the current door before me seems to be draped even more heavily in the gauzy fabric of transformation. I am breathing into the pause; the ephemeral heartbeat between old and new, wearing a ( Read more... )

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The final harvest is nearly upon us. It has come quickly for me this year and I have much work yet to do in the garden. Last weekend I made vat-loads of pesto using every basil we planted this year. I have unearthed the thermals, have been digging about frantically for a hat with ear flaps (wondering again why I chose to live in this clime) and ( Read more... )

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Today, may the breath of spring whisper soft and scented against your neck...

Happy Equinox and Blessed Ostara


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Thank you all for the love and support you have shown me in 2007. I am lucky to have such wonderful friends.

May we all be joyously present in 2008. May each of us know our will and may we manifest our hearts' desires in the New Year.

Kisses to you all - Jen


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This past weekend was the closing of "It's Only the End of the World", and I want to thank all of you who came out in support. Old friends and new, I was honored that you saw my work and I cannot tell you what it meant to me. Among you beloved and wonderful were four amazing kids...errrmmm - adults now, who came to see the final show; Charlie, ( Read more... )

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This past Saturday I had a date with Tari, which was one of the most enjoyable days I have spent in some time. I awoke to steadily falling snow, and several inches of accumulation - so I bundled up, wrestled the big boots and headed out to the train. Tari met me there and we stopped for some coffee and breakfast in Lincoln Square. From there we ( Read more... )