Spider Secrets
One Night in Oraibi
Once long ago, a Hopi storyteller told me to listen for the voice of Spider Grandmother, weaver of the web of life, who still whispers
“Learn to Lead in Love”
Dear Gardeners, Storytellers, Readers, and Friends, Welcome to “Spider Secrets,” my monthly blog about gardens, gardening, and storytelling, with stories about mythic and modern gardens
GREEN LOVE: GARDENING YOUNG IMAGINATIONS
Seeding Courage and Hope “When we sow a seed, we plant a narrative of future possibilities,” writes Sue Stuart-Smith, British psychiatrist, in her bestselling book,
Mending The Deep Web
Over time, men in power have excluded women from policy-making, and excluded scientists from Rachel Carson on. As a result, look where we are! Much
The Wild Adventures of Monkey King
Are your children jumpy, restless, and bored? Are you? Containment is challenging for everyone, especially kids. Calm is hard to find. So, I offer you
From my audio storybook: ‘Heaven’s a Garden in the Heart’: A tale for children in a harsh time.
In this time of cruel and greedy leaders, here is an Alaskan tale of an intrepid mother and her brave boy who rescue the Sun
WHY SPIDERS?
As a writer, storyteller, and gardener, I’m fascinated by spiders’ crafty, beautiful webs and give thanks for all the good they do…and for the survival secrets they spin.