Author Archives: Nanci Bern

A Resolute Spirit

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Nanci Bern

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

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Nanci Bern

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

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Nanci Bern

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

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Nanci Bern

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

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Nanci Bern
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Tis the Season

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Nanci Bern
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Heartwork

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Nanci Bern

  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

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Nanci Bern

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

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Nanci Bern

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

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Nanci Bern

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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