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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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