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Fall greetings, Dey of the Phoenix readers! I’ve been Stateside a few weeks after a month’s sojourn to Europe. This phase is one of integration, because the summer provided multiple profound encounters. For new readers — or anyone who may … Continue reading
As part of the workshops at Crow’s Nest Center USA, we are gifted with stories from the fire guardian Bob. The most recent sharing planted a question, along with the teaching by workshop leader C. Michael Smith: What are you … Continue reading
Recent events brought my prayer-poem “Give Away” to mind. The annual newcomers potluck with my Quaker community at Red Cedar Friends Meeting, as we enjoyed a round-robin gift exchange with stories. Also, the last workshop at Crow’s Nest Center USA, … Continue reading
This painting is one from a series for my current book-art project on healing trauma. The piece is inspired by a key experience from a shamanic journey described in “Along Came a Spider.” I don’t strive to render a perfect … Continue reading
While exploring the group studio that I recently joined in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a surprise caught my eye. A gap in the floor board was smoothed over by a transparent filler encasing a watch. The timepiece may be understood as memory … Continue reading
As introduced last week, I continue my Poseidon adventure! This week’s glimpse is “falling apart”, a poem that was intent on melding into book art. And by doing so, invited intuition — that inner voice — to drive the resulting … Continue reading
Greetings from Dowagiac! I am on my first leg of December travels with quality time in Southwest Michigan and its “borderlands.” Thanks so much to those who are making the sojourns possible! This photograph is taken at the fireside of … Continue reading
Yesterday I spent the entire day writing about community. It’s been a long time since I spent the whole day writing, shaping words to convey ideas that percolated over months. It was a real joy! And I’m grateful to inspiration … Continue reading
This post is copied from the page *News!* (see tab above), where I will be making periodic updates to give voice to the web site’s evolution. Guests and regulars, welcome to the new Dey of the Phoenix! I launched the … Continue reading
