One Sunday Morning at the Farm

“Sunday morning You’re doing your thing And I am doing mine Speaking words More a formality Cuz we can feel we Are of one mind Sunday morning” –Ani DiFranco I got up a little before the man today, ground up the last of the coffee that was out...

Coyote Woman’s Birth Timeline

I’ve been remembering the Coyote Women lately. Raven Joy, Susan Lamela, Robyn Martin, Penny St. Claire and other womyn from the Ridge created the ad-hoc troupe of performers in the 1990s. I was honored to be included, and the lessons of autonomy and honesty I...

On Being Asked: Who Is Coyote Woman?

In the 1990s, the Coyote Women were frequent performers on the San Juan Ridge. I was one of the few “townies” the women invited, and I was honored to be included. I’d like to gather some names and memories from others who remember this time in our...

Emily’s Room

You stand by the table that carries remnants of our breakfast, wipe your beard of my moisture. My body tangled in pillows and comforters I realize I have witnessed your beard gray these past ten years, noticed curly silver emerge on your chest and groin. You smile,...