Just reaching for the light.
I am a nationally juried fiber artist,
the mother of six remarkable children,
a Yale trained theologian,
a Kripalu trained yoga teacher of more than 25 years,
a novelist with two books published by Bantam Books,
an ordained interfaith minister,
a small-time fiber farmer,
a long-time spiritual director and mentor
and a sustainable weaver using upcycled and repurposed fiber and fabric to make wearable and wall art.
If I could pick just ONE thing, I would. But I can't.
I have always been a fundamentally interdisciplinary person.
The world would have us think of this as a deficiency when in actuality, it's an incredible strength.
My fiber roots go deep. Both of my grandmothers were fiber artists, though neither called themselves that. Quilting, embroidery, and other work with yarn was just something they did. These days, we would call them fiber artists. I have many of their beautiful pieces in my home.
My children are the most important thing in my world. From the time I was a little girl, I wanted nothing more than to be a mother. The work of mothering has challenged and changed me and through it, I have found riches beyond measure.
It is also true that as a spiritually-focused person and seeker, I have always wanted to, and found ways to, give back. This has taken many forms, but particularly as a minister and a yoga teacher.
It's also true, that I never felt I belonged fully in either of those worlds for a variety of reasons.
I have often felt different than the rest.
It took some time to figure out that
that's the way it should be.
Each of us is a Divine Original.
And what do you think of that?
If you are looking for a more traditional bio:
I graduated:
From Smith College with highest honors in English.
From Yale Divinity School with a Masters in Religion, studying feminist liberation theology with renowned theologian Letty Russell.
From The New Seminary with an ordination as an interfaith minister.
From The Kripalu School of Yoga as a certified yoga teacher.
I’ve published two novels with Bantam Books.
I’ve self-published a collection of my sermons.
I am a student of the Saori style of weaving.
I am an intuitive weaver of cloth, clothing, wearable art, tapestries and wall hangings.
I’ve taught thousands and thousands of yoga classes, retreats and workshops.
I’ve officiated at dozens of weddings.
I’ve preached hundreds of sermons.
I’ve served in the United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ.
I served countless individuals outside of any tradition as a spiritual counselor, teacher and mentor.
And, I’ve given birth to six totally amazing children! I live in Western Massachusetts in an old farmhouse with my incredible spouse, Tommy, all those beautiful children, two dogs, one cat, two goats and lots and lots of laundry.