Coriander in the Spice Rack

The months keep flying by!

I have managed to keep a whole bunch of plants alive for the whole summer! It’s so exciting.

I’m not going to talk about politics or world issues. Both are extremely plentiful of things to say. I am TIRED though. Everything is exhausting. Even the Olympics is exhausting. (And also quite awesome and amazing.) As a transgender person, I find the overall temperature of the world to be volatile.

The above art is in homage to a few of my favorite childhood films – The Wizard of Oz, Labyrinth, and The Dark Crystal. Do you see anything else?

How’s YOUR summer going? Let me know in the comments. What are you looking forward to happening before Fall appears? Are you watching the Olympics?

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June was another whirlwind! Pride month was a success, I’d like to report. Some of the favorite things I read were Father Nathan Monk’s essayings on Pride and scripture. You can find them here on Substack. He talks about how the word “homosexual” never appeared in the Bible until 1946. (There’s a movie 1946 also that talks about the same topic.) My church growing up was accepting of gay and lesbian folks. They fought hard within the Presbytery to change the rules, and it took over 20 years to do so!

Other things happening in my sphere is a lot of gardening. I’ve been trying to get new things planted every day. We’ve been able to keep things alive thus far. It’s a big win for me! I’ll try to post some pictures of my plants soon.

What’s happening for you? I’d love to hear how you’re spending your summer months!

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May went FAST and furious. My mom has brand new eyesight after having successful cataract surgery in both eyes. (I’m now looking forward to cataract surgery and seeing long distance without glasses when I am of age!) Also, my extended family has some health challenges, so if you’re a praying type or work with energy, healing energy and prayers for them would be lovely!

Happy Pride everyone! Pride started as a riot. In this time and place with so much happening in the world, it is still important to celebrate the joys while working for a better future. If nobody told you today, you are a cherished child of God. You are loved. Your authentic self is beautiful. Who you are inside is valuable.

BE JUBILANT!

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April is moving so fast! How did your April 8th eclipse go? Our weather was very cloudy, but we still experienced the changes in temperature and light. We had the local classical radio station on, which had the most excellent playlist timed perfectly. So many snacks. It was a great time.

My tomato seeds are finally sprouting. As long as I can plant them by the end of June, I am golden. My next goal is to work on herb seeds. Parsley, cilantro, thyme, rosemary.

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I can’t believe it’s already April 6th!

Easter came and went. I’m still finishing up my Inner Child Conversations, so stay tuned for those. My aunt came to visit and we had some good meals together.

April Fool’s Day wasn’t so bad either. I have felt like staying away from social media on April 1st for the past few years, but I found some good laughs. Like the National Galleries of Scotland shifting to lengthwise snippets of art. Haha!

Now everyone is preparing for the Great Solar Eclipse of 2024! Are you doing anything special? I got special glasses in January and put them in a good spot where I definitely wouldn’t forget them. And forgot where that spot was. Luckily, we were able to get some at a local library. Phew. I was getting pretty desperate there for a moment.

I hope April continues to usher in our May Flowers with rain and increasingly warmer weather. I am ready for it!

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This has been a chaotic month thus far. And it is only the 7th! The above could be printed and used as a hidden picture puzzle. There are so many things blending in, and not blending in. I’m enjoying the sole color theme for the month. (April will have a different look!)

I have been doing some genealogy research and found out that my direct lines go from the US to Sweden, Ireland, Austria, Netherlands, and Germany. I’ve found extended family in England, Prussia and Norway. I even found one record labeled “The Holy Roman Empire.” I nearly fell over. Say what?!?!?!  

This has been on my mind with St. Patrick’s Day coming up, and Easter not far behind. For the past few years, I’ve spent Lent really leaning into the Bible’s Gospel scriptures leading up to and about the life & death of Jesus. I get very emotional thinking about what each person there experienced, felt, and endured. Mind blowing at the very least!  What his mother felt… I cannot even imagine. 

It’s not all serious business for me though. Plenty of time is being spent painting. I’ve also  taken time to blow bubbles in our unexpectedly warm weather. 

What’s on your mind for March?  Let me know! Have you tried a DNA test? What one should I try? 

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Day 10 – Rosie

Day 9 – Dark Violet

Day 8 – Bobby

Day 7 – Harold aka Harry

Day 6 – tommy

Day 5 – ri.chard the cleaner

Day 4 – The Librarian

Day 3 – little cori

Day 2 – wolfie

Day 1 – Intro

With Valentine’s Day arriving shortly, plus all of the Barbie award buzz, I have pink on my mind. 

It took a while for me to get in a habit of actually playing music instead of utilizing Professor Hill’s method of thinkology (from The Music Man). But I’ve played piano several days in a row for 30-60 minutes each time since January 15th. I’m approaching things music with curiosity and enjoyment, and not expecting perfection. Yesterday, I played through a beginners version of “I just called to say I love you” and the way the harmony fit together was so intriguing. I can’t wait to play today.

The other thing I noticed is how much of a workout it is to practice music. Wow, I was sore after that first day. Sore but it is totally worth it. I’m building new habits. 

What’s on your mind for February? Let me know!

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Happy New Year, my friends!  

How are you feeling about 2024?

I’m so ready for it. My word for this year is LOVE. Living into all different kinds of LOVE, especially the hard kinds. Loving people I don’t agree with. Loving when I don’t wanna. Loving when it is easy.

How does love fit into your life? Isn’t it an action word? Is it a feeling inside? Is it something passed down from generation to generation? Or a lack thereof?

I’m kicking off the new year by participating in another round of 100 days – with a goal to play or practice one instrument each of those 100 days. I have several choices. I don’t have a plan for length or anything specific otherwise. I just want to play, and feel the vibrations in my body. I have missed it!

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