by JoAnne Dodgson | May 9, 2021 | Blog
I’ve been building a stone spiral near the river. It took me awhile to find just the right place. In the light of the full moon, I suddenly felt called to choose and take steps to begin. Unable to find any stones beneath the cottonwood trees, I sketched the spiral on...
by JoAnne Dodgson | May 1, 2021 | Blog
Blue Heron waded through the rippling waters, the longings for home growing stronger inside her. Following the trail of light shimmering in the water, she saw the full moon glowing on the horizon. Awed by the beauty, Heron’s heartache softened. Her spirit...
by JoAnne Dodgson | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog
I recently came across a box filled with piles of old writings and copies of my handmade books. I found a large manilla envelope filled with the original drawings for a story called “Gifts of the Grandmother.” The colors of the pencil drawings were still so brilliant,...
by JoAnne Dodgson | Mar 24, 2021 | Blog
Soak in the medicines shared by the spirits in our New Moon Ceremony… More Videos: Audios from Ceremonial Gatherings:...
by JoAnne Dodgson | Mar 2, 2021 | Blog
Lily hid when we moved into our new home. Getting her in the cat carrier to make the one-hour drive was traumatic for us both. Once free from the confinement, Lily darted behind a water barrel on the porch. She stayed hidden away the rest of the day, peeking out now...
by JoAnne Dodgson | Jan 10, 2021 | Blog
Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these broken wings and learn to fly All your life You were only waiting for this moment to arise ~ lyrics from Blackbird by Paul McCartney This moment ~ in your life, in our lives, on the earth. What’s living...