Mary Anne
- Mary Anne is a mother of five, sister of six, and beloved of countless more. Her symbol is a palm tree.
Donald Edward Jr.
- Donald Edward Jr. is a farmer, poet, musician and freelance monk living in Chatham County, North Carolina. His symbol is Canada geese.
Julie Elizabeth
- Julie is a professor of religion living in Brooklyn, New York. Her symbol is a flower.
Donald Edward III
- Donny is a farmer, teacher and freelance monk living in Chatham County, North Carolina. He is wedded to Lakaisha Nicole. His symbol is a butterfly.
Clare Siobhan
- Clare is a dancer, teacher and choreographer living in Vermont. Her symbol is a seashell.
Mary McMonigal
- Mary is a writer, songwriter and musician living in Brooklyn, New York. Her symbol is sage.
Monica Catherine
- Monica is a writer and playwright living in Durham, North Carolina. Her symbol is a star.
Family
- All of us in various combinations. (Not chronological.)
Leaving Annville
- The magnolia tree bloomed just in time for our departure from Annville, Pennsylvania.
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September 25, 2011
September 24, 2011
Minnesota meet
A few weeks ago, Pam and Don Jr. visited Minnesota for a reunion of Nazareth Hall, Dad's high school and minor seminary. Dad said the place looked the same, except the beautiful crypt below the chapel, where priests used to say their daily masses on a dozen altars, is now Café Naz, a coffee and wifi spot for seminarians. OK, then! A best part was meeting up with Phil Byrne, Dad's sibling and our uncle. The brothers are looking so handsome, I must say. Thank you, Pam, for the gifted photographic work, as usual! Happy Fall Equinox to all, and love love love.--JEB
September 13, 2011
Confluence
Julie and I are enjoying the Season of Kali up here in New York--a decidedly calmer season than usual, for whatever reason, with quiet work days and lovely balmy weather. (Best not to talk more about it, for fear of attracting the Goddess's attention.)
Perhaps subconsciously, we've both published rather soul-baring essays, of late. Julie's beautiful meditation on the Feast of St. Blaise can be read here, and my thoughts on my relationship to fantastical literature can be read here. Both confluences of the beautiful and the terrible. --MCB