My life is abundant with enriching gatherings — maybe God spoils me with these, parishioners, praying friends, generous with time and selves like even more family..   Nativity is a Catholic parish that has welcomed me warmly smiling and chatting and encouraging my ideas sharing…

Deep in the woods with the moon at its peak The goblins come out to creep Along the river on paths of moss Tiptoeing past where naiads sleep They clamber over long dead ents And flee the wolf-men’s tents To gather at the Coyote’s Fang…