I want to take a moment to thank you. It’s been a year of profound change for me, and I am deeply blessed that you are a part of my life. You inspire me without fail. Your wisdom and compassion are extraordinary. I am a most fortunate woman to have this sacred circle of readers and loyal friends. So I am taking this opportunity to let you know how grateful I am for your many kindnesses and your presence in my world.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Love always,
~ Beth
Perhaps the World Ends Here
by Joy Harjo
The world begins at a kitchen table. No matter what, we must eat to live.
The gifts of earth are brought and prepared, set on the table. So it has been since creation, and it will go on.
We chase chickens or dogs away from it. Babies teethe at the corners. They scrape their knees under it.
It is here that children are given instructions on what it means to be human. We make men at it, we make women.
At this table we gossip, recall enemies and the ghosts of lovers.
Our dreams drink coffee with us as they put their arms around our children. They laugh with us at our poor falling-down selves and as we put ourselves back together once again at the table.
This table has been a house in the rain, an umbrella in the sun.
Wars have begun and ended at this table. It is a place to hide in the shadow of terror. A place to celebrate the terrible victory.
We have given birth on this table, and have prepared our parents for burial here.
At this table we sing with joy, with sorrow. We pray of suffering and remorse. We give thanks.
Perhaps the world will end at the kitchen table, while we are laughing and crying, eating of the last sweet bite.
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Thank you as well dear Beth! Your wisdom and writing are gifts that come over the spirit waves to enliven our lives. Well done. May your day be reflective and jolly, Nancy
blessings to you and yours, beth! may it be a day of real thanksgiving for all we are gifted in life.
Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity and for everything you’ve shared over the years. I’m a little bit in awe of you and I am so grateful for you!
thank you for being a light in the dark times.