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"Everything Tells the Story of the Universe": A Moment of Thomas Berry: Everyday Magic
My friend David shared a quote on a listserv today that reminded me of where I live: in the universe, and in story. I pass this onto you...
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
Sep 6, 20111 min read
Why You Shouldn't Save a Skink By Its Tail or Untether a Spider From Your Rearview Window: Ever
I was just trying to help, honest. So when the cat brought in the iridescent skink, ready to tear off its limbs while purring loudly, I...
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
Aug 24, 20112 min read
In Memory of Peter Berg & Celebration of Real Time: Everyday Magic, Day 384
Peter at the Texas bioregional gathering in 1992 “We didn’t play it for the Big Time. We didn’t play it for the Small Time. We played it...
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
Aug 6, 20113 min read
Great Horned Owl on the Swingset: Everyday Magic, Days 324-325
I got close to the window, aiming the camera. She wheeled her head around, but judging by her size and mine, it was clear I wasn’t much...
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
May 18, 20111 min read
Making Fire: Everyday Magic, Days 268-269
I think the flames look like two of Santa's reindeers It was too much to go home and make fire, I told myself, after balancing the...
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
Apr 17, 20112 min read
Remembering Micah: Everyday Magic, Day 189
When the Unimaginable Happened It’s a year now since you slipped out of that failing young body, gone in the green flash between your...
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
Jan 23, 20111 min read
Walking With The Men In My Life: Everyday Magic, Day 153
When the sun was at its warmest today, I took a long walk with the men in my life -- my husband, Ken; sons, Forest and Daniel; and...
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
Dec 19, 20102 min read
Walkabouts on the Prairie
It started with a simple yearning to hang out together, be outside more, and not add another meeting to our overburdened schedules. The...
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
Oct 7, 20082 min read
