Author Archives: Nanci Bern

A Resolute Spirit

As a nod to one of the words for 2016 posted by Merriam-Webster-‘post-truth’; part of this piece is ‘post-time’. Its initial writing came to an abrupt halt due to, well, you’ll see. The End of…. 2015 The last day is … Continue reading

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Why I Light Two Menorahs

https://insighthealingdotcom.wordpress.com/2016/12/29/why-i-light-two-menorahs/ This has been a tough year for many personally, and for the country and world, it has been a collective mess. There was little helpful communication and much pain. People and their ideals were at each other’s throats. The … Continue reading

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Oh, Holidays

Oh holidays, To the latkes I am cooking, At whose applesauce topping I am looking, Your potatoy goodness astounds me, Your oily needs confound me. Oh, holidays, To the cookies I am baking, With no grain, dairy or sugar I … Continue reading

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11/12 and Counting-Election Reflection

https://wordpress.com/post/insighthealingdotcom.wordpress.com/187 11/12 and Counting Tuesday: I went to sleep half an hour before the election was called. My sleep was grey and dreamless. Wednesday:  I awoke unable to take my usual deep and nourishing morning breath. The only thing I … Continue reading

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Blessed Samhain

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Tis the Season

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Heartwork

  In recognition of World Aides Day, the following poem was written about John Fletcher Harris who lived in NYC. He died 25 ears ago today. Dec. 5, 1990. I took care of him in the hospital the last month … Continue reading

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Draped in Time

Here is the original posting of my column- An A-musing Life- in Vermont Views- a great online magazine http://www.vermontviews.org/vermontviews.org/An_A-musing_Life.html                                                              Draped in Time The trees begin to rustle. I change the ringtone on my phone to the Bewitched theme. Their … Continue reading

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A Penne for Your Thoughts

Here is the original posting of my column- a great online magazine http://www.vermontviews.org/vermontviews.org/An_A-musing_Life.html                                                   A Penne for Your Thoughts Oh great bowl of pasta that shines like a buttery heaven. It glistens with abandon. Little sparks of sunlight cheese roam … Continue reading

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Oh, There Is

Oh, there is this touch that is so ingrained. Every line a familiar path, woodsy crevices, lush coolness deepened by time. I reach toward you from a natural habit. You, my refuge. The breath of your spirit forms a canopy … Continue reading

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