Celebrating One Year of Dreaming on the Page
After a few months of sketching out curricula, and researching online teaching platforms, (then learning to use said teaching platforms!) on March 4th, 2020 I officially launched Dreaming on the Page online. Today, that online school looks very much like the one I dreamed up in the pool while swimming on that late autumn afternoon.
Today, just as I imagined, Dreaming on the Page offers a variety of options for engagement
There’s a pandemic out there, and my journal is full
Some were counting rolls of toilet paper. I was counting down pages till my notebook was full. The day before Tax Day I ran out of paper in my red, Moleskin journal. I’d known this …
10 pearls of wisdom (mostly) from dreams
In 2020, when the world felt like it was spinning off its axis, I was sustained by the wisdom of friends, family, favorite authors and sages. And reliably, I received sustaining guidance from my dreams. Today I share with you some of that dream wisdom in the hopes that it might serve you, as it has served me.
2020 Hindsight: An Unexpected Adventure
Since the pandemic, people are dreaming more and paying more attention to their dreams.
‘Tis a Season Like No Other
here we go again, the next round of holidays is looming in this year of endless improvisation as we try to keep ourselves and our communities safe and we try to keep hope alive on a sea of uncertainty.
One thing this long pandemic season has taught me is that there is joy in solitude and in simplicity. Beyond that, I have no idea what this holiday season will look like in our home or in the world at large. But I know it will be a season like no other. Let me help you put joy and meaning into your celebrations.
Why I’m writing 30 poems in 30 days
Some good reasons I’m writing to support immigrants and refugees right now… … and how you can help Hello friends, Despite having a plate overflowing with projects. Despite this pandemic. Not to mention the election: …
Fun & Dreams
It’s easy to lose any sense of light-hearted play when the mood around us grows heavy with fear and doubt. As dreamers, we can integrate play into our dreamwork. Here’s how ….
Early Signs
Notes from a dreamer’s past As a child, I’d sit on the kitchen counter, my bare heels tapping the tops of the cabinet doors below, and watch my mother unload groceries from stiff paper bags. …
Q&A: A Dreamer’s Sleep Routine
A note to you, Dear Reader: If you are having trouble sleeping these days, you are not alone. The biggest sleep stealers are anxiety and worry, and we have plenty of good reasons these days …
The Cool Side of the Pillow
The ideal temperature for your bedroom is 60-67 degrees. In warm weather, this can be difficult to attain. Here are some thoughts on creating a sleep cave and getting nourishing sleep on hot summer nights.