Gossamer Threads

I’m slow getting to this, but since this was probably the most important decade of my life so far, I felt it was important to spend some time reviewing it.  My 40’s were amazing.  Not easy by any means, but they were so full of what I needed to grow and move in the direction of my call.   Grief I lost many friends, family members, and mentors during this decade. There were also many tragedies to grieve. I'm grateful that I also found communities that held me in my grief and gave me a place to grieve in the way that I needed to.  Work Continued to teach voice lessons at Eastview High School. Involved in MMTA and NATS .  Started a Facebook group for voice teachers.   Began studying tai chi, then certified to teach, then became a Senior Trainer.  Worked at Target Picked up another lesson location with Lakeville Community Ed.  Hired as Women's Ensemble Assistant at Unity Church-Unitarian .  Health Fell and broke my e...

Last January, I attended the Prospective Student Conference at Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago and knew that I had found home.  When I returned to Minnesota, I quickly finished up all the materials and sent in my application for the Fall 2019 semester.  Early in the year, I was part of a thresholds group at church, where I made my first mask.  This mask launched an art project and spiritual practice that took me deeper than I ever expected: “Eat Chocolate.  Make Art.”  I’ve also done a lot of other art exploring my calling.   Continued making plans to move to Idaho. Gave notice at all my jobs.  I’ll be moving in late August or September of 2020. Mom remarried in June and I was able to go to Idaho and spend some time with her and other family.   Ruth Palmer retired, and Ahmed started as Director of Music Ministries at Unity Church-Unitarian.  I’ve learned so much from both of them that I know will show up in my fut...