Friendship

Posted on October 19, 2026October 19, 2026 by Cathy Edgett

This morning I’m with: What is here when there is no problem to solve?

Listening to what’s around, then, opening and closing my eyes, I notice breath moving in and out, bringing clarity and peace.

It helps to counteract the news of Trump’s continuing and now blatant treason.

It also allows me to honor a young friend’s letting go. She is a treasure of a person who’s been battling cancer for ten years. Now, fifty years old, she will move from SF to North Carolina to live in an ADU on her brother’s property. She had a “goodbye party” Saturday night for her many friends who live here. Each friend received a magnet made just for them with photos of the two of them together .

Not everyone has the opportunity to say goodbye so clearly and generously or maybe, we do.

Rumi: Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation.

We enjoyed an amazing weekend anchored by grandson’s seventh birthday celebration. My heart was touched watching six and seven-year-old boys gather together and figure out how to play the planned soccer in the shade. The theme was The World Cup. Then, when the day cooled, they moved to the soccer field.

My other son’s neighborhood is decorated for Halloween. I couldn’t resist photos of that. It’s a day to honor friendship, celebration, and the love that connects and honors us all. Nothing and no one ever trumps that.

Soccer at the Pump Track in the Shade of Trees

Halloween leads to Day of the Dead and celebration of our ancestors, even if they were pirates.

Posted on September 16, 2026September 16, 2026 by Cathy Edgett

Wisdom

Laureen and Elaine let me know at one in the morning that the Japanese character I posted around midnight means Wisdom. I gratefully think of how I have friends who stay up late, which brings me to the song Friends in High Places, that leads to Garth Brooks singing Friends in Low Places, which leads me to I have Friends in All Places. Is that wisdom or what?

The wind whispers and blows the flame to rest.

The fog is in, softening morning light on the ridge and all around!

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Cathy Edgett

Bedpans

My friend has now been in the hospital and a skilled nursing facility for almost two weeks. She is still using a poorly designed bedpan. Her spirits are good, and yet, there is this one issue. She’s looked on Amazon for possibilities, but so far, no luck. Is there anyone out there with the creative skills to find a solution to this very important problem?

What I’m seeing in her healing confinement is the reminder that though we might feel we’re not contributing when we’re stuck in one place, we actually are. When I was going through chemo and radiation, a friend pointed out I was a still point for those around me.

I was the eye, the calm, the center of the hurricane that life can sometimes be. My friend in her bed is truly present for her friends, for all those who come around, and as we rummage around in life’s emotion, distraction, and confusion, she offers clarity, humor, and insights.

Thank you Patty.