I try to walk a fairly Spiritual path. I endeavor to be aware of my surroundings, be compassionate with people, spend time in Nature, etc. So when life changes come along, I like to take time and do some reflection on the past and how I got from point A to point B. Spirit can … Continue reading Transitions of Life
Author: willowbearblog
I am a lover of many things: science fiction and fantasy; books of all kinds; music (listening and performing); theatre (plays and improv); cooking; crafts; role play gaming (tabletop and LARP); animals; museums; archeology; etc. I am a spiritual person, but not religious. I recognize the oneness of all things. I love deeply.
My secret love
I have a confession to make. I have a secret love. Most people who know me, know of my strong love of the animal kingdom. I usually prefer animals to most people. But I had forgotten one creature who makes my heart ache: the Silverback Gorilla. I read and watched "Gorillas in the Mist". And … Continue reading My secret love
Resistance is…everywhere
I’m taking a class with my wife called “A life that works”; it’s basically about learning how to take control of your life and figure out why we’re so busy and tired all the time but seem to be getting nowhere. It’s going to be a challenge for me. A big challenge. Much of what … Continue reading Resistance is…everywhere
The Innocence of Believing in Heroes
I love my wife. For so many reasons but today it's about a gift she gave me. One that I didn't realize I had lost or even knew how important it was. It is the gift of innocence. I'm not talking about naiveté; I'm talking about that childhood innocence that lets us believe in everything. … Continue reading The Innocence of Believing in Heroes
Misty Grove
MISTY GROVE By Hilary Hellums For Rosa Some pronunciation helpers: Midewin (mi-day-win) a member of the lodge Midewiwin (mi-day-wee-win) our sacred medicine lodge Anishnabe (ah-nish-na-bay) first people Gitchi Manitou (gi-chee man-ah-doo) our name for Great Spirit Megis (meh-geez) cowrie shell Migwitch (meg-witch) means thank you ______________________________________________________________________________ The path begins at the water’s edge It … Continue reading Misty Grove
The Christmas we saw Rudolph
It was 1969 when my cousins Tom, Charlie, and I saw Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer. Our families were at Grandma Helen and Grandpa Bart’s home in Wisconsin for Christmas Eve. I didn’t know that my family would be moving to Colorado in the spring. The grown-ups knew this so they planned a special Christmas for … Continue reading The Christmas we saw Rudolph
The Africa Journal
**In the summer of 2007, I went with a medical group of 7 strangers with Project CURE to Kenya. We had a 2 week medical mission in the lakeside village of Mbita. Lakeside meaning on the shores of Lake Victoria which separates Kenya from the Congo. It was one of the best things I have … Continue reading The Africa Journal
Our Story
**Written after Bill died. I needed some way of writing the story of who we were, as friends and as 2 people who loved each other. OUR STORY It was raining the day you left for Wyoming. I remember watching your Grandfather’s truck leave the subdivision. It is 1978. My 15 year old … Continue reading Our Story
Cold Coffee
COLD COFFEE FIVE YEARS PAST “Hey Trudy, come on down and guard the shower for me ok?” Dana asked her roommate. “Girl, I’m watching tv! Can’t you go on your own just once?” Trudy had grown impatient with these requests, she had to stay and make sure no one went into the shower area … Continue reading Cold Coffee
I am Tallulah
**Some fun creative writing here; written as a Live Action Role Play (LARP) character background but I got some great feedback on it from friends and have kept it. I plan on expanding her story some day. Oh, and her voice is a combination of French and New Orleans accent. Very feminine. I am … Continue reading I am Tallulah
