In the fall of 2022, I was diagnosed with Mold Toxicity. Treatment will require that I step away from my work at University Presbyterian after 15 years in Youth Ministry. Below are some FAQs that might help explain some of the specifics of this diagnosis and treatment.  What is Mold Toxicity? Mold toxicity (or mold… Continue reading Questions Answered

The past couple of weeks have been full of ceasing and resting in some pretty wonderful ways. I've slept well, read books, and even the eye twitch that has been my constant companion and stress indicator for the past year has stopped. With time to embrace a new hobby, I took the leap and started… Continue reading In a Pickle

Aloha means far more than hello and goodbye as most of us learned in our 3rd grade social studies class. The kind of Aloha that I've experienced in Hawaii these two weeks goes way beyond a simple greeting. "The literal meaning of aloha is "the presence of breath" or "the breath of life." It comes… Continue reading The Aloha Bench

Feasting and eating are two very different things. Eating is what happens to leftovers over the kitchen sink as you rush out the door to the next thing on your calendar. Feasting is what happens when a meal is lovingly prepared for hours, served on grandmother's fine china, surrounded by family. Eating is what you… Continue reading Keeping the Feast