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One Year Since My Father’s Death

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Eileen

March 20, 2018: I could barely stand to write the date of my father’s death (or Yartzeit, as I like to say from Hebrew). The first day of spring will forever be entwined with his passing; the same as day … Continue reading →

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It’s Here

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Eileen

I am delighted to announce that my new poetry book, Space Between, is now available! You can find it at the following vendors today, with Amazon distribution coming soon.

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On Kindness

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Eileen

Of all the qualities that augment good in the world, I believe kindness is number one. Kindness is a doorway to the heart. It is something we learn (or not) from childhood. If we have not been treated kindly, we … Continue reading →

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Persistence

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Eileen

            When was the last time you pushed yourself to do something hard? Do you remember how you wanted to stop, or take a break? But you kept going because it meant something to you … Continue reading →

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Just Breathe

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Eileen

A wise man once told me it’s important to breathe to your lung’s fullest capacity everyday. Deep breath exercises the vital muscle of one’s lungs. This is different from the gentle, concentrated breath of meditation, but both are important.  One … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Eileen

I am not a very patient person. We’re half way through March and it’s snowing today. Part of me is eager for one last sleigh ride, but underneath, I’m waiting for spring. Sound familiar? For those on the west coast, … Continue reading →

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The Geography Of Soul

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Eileen

            Perhaps my years as Geography major at Middlebury College have not been wasted after all. I think I was just looking at the wrong maps. In the external world I am exactly 180­­° off, … Continue reading →

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Reflection

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Eileen

Winter, for those of us living in the North Country with below zero temperatures, is an invitation to cozy up by the fire, have a cup of tea with a friend, and sink into reverie. I cherish this season as … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On A Foggy Morning

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Eileen

          I’ve been in San Francisco for the past 10 days, my first long visit since we left 17 years ago.

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The Sound of Blue

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Eileen

          I heard my good friend and jazz saxophonist, Paul Winter, play last Saturday at a benefit concert in southern Vermont. His lyrical music reflected the same vibrant blue of his shirt, reminding me of a … Continue reading →

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