Monthly Archives: April 2019

Elder Parents Journey: Tender Moments

Posted on April 27, 2019 by gerrystarnes

There are ten thousand things I would rather be doing than what I am doing right now. Looking through literally hundreds of personal files and photographs is both interesting and heart-rending. The most poignant from today was a birthday card … Continue reading →

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Elder Parents Journey: Spirit of the Land

Posted on April 24, 2019 by gerrystarnes

My father always had a connection with his land and property that could be called shamanic, though he would never use or approve of that term. One of the key characteristics of shamanic practice is that it is rooted in … Continue reading →

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Elder Parents Journey: Meeting House

Posted on April 10, 2019 by gerrystarnes

I returned to the house on Thursday, less than a week later. While there was plenty to attend to, the primary point of this visit was to complete the interaction with the house begun the week before. I was not … Continue reading →

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Elder Parents Journey: Heart of the House

Posted on April 1, 2019 by gerrystarnes

Houses are built to be containers of joy, safety, and security. That is what they are designed for, what architects intend, and builders infuse in their walls. Houses thrive when their purpose is fulfilled and suffer when it is not. … Continue reading →

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