by kimqi | Dec 21, 2021 | Moon, Nature
I walked out of the store to see the moon hanging big and bright over the parking lot. “MOON!” I started to blurt, barely choking the word back self-consciously. I looked around to see who mirrored my enthusiasm. Not a soul that I could see. I turned, disappointed and...
by kimqi | Dec 13, 2021 | Moon, Nature
“Thank you to the woman barefoot in a gaudy dressFor stopping her car in the middle of the roadAnd the tractor-trailer behind her, and the van behind itWhisking a turtle off the road.” Ross Gay My daughter sent me the haunting, beautiful, inspirational poem/song...
by kimqi | Nov 28, 2021 | Winter
I was in a hot tub. The only sound was the jets. The air in the darkened room was cooled by Winter entering the sliding doors that opened to the deck. The surrounding large windows overlooked the inky woods. Snowflakes glistened in the floodlights as they danced with...
by kimqi | Nov 21, 2021 | YinYang, Seasons
A young friend took his own life. Another friend’s life was cut short by that which plagues us. Another death. Another. And another. The sad news comes wave after relentless wave. As much as I like to highlight the positive, it seems irresponsible not to acknowledge...
by kimqi | Nov 13, 2021 | YinYang, Seasons
One morning I learned a favorite patient died after a very short illness. He was funny and caring and so full of life, it was hard to comprehend the swiftness of his departure. The same afternoon I had the honor of working with a soon-to-be mom. We were encouraging...
