One Sunday Morning at the Farm

by | Feb 26, 2012 | Humor | 2 comments

“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

by | Feb 24, 2012 | Community, Essays | 3 comments

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?

by | Feb 19, 2012 | poetry | 4 comments

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

by | Feb 14, 2012 | poetry

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,...