White Beach Rock

An egg rock. Cool and white, worn smooth by the Pacific Ocean. It’s the prize on a beach filled with rocks in shades of black, gray, red, and brown. I like the black ones, too: a little rough (not much

Tree of Life Key by Barbara Bixby

I’m always drawn to keys and have collected skeleton keys most of my life. Battered, rusty ones; shiny, tiny silver ones; heavy, tarnished brass ones. I just like them. I like the elongated form and I like the function. Keys

Headstones

Today my mother, sisters, and I managed to commit to a headstone for our father/husband. This deceptively simple declaration in no way hints at the angst, acrimony, long discussions, and many iterations that went into the decision. A few numbers:

Barbara Bixby Jeweled Vessels

Bottles and other vessels hold secrets and mysteries. Symbolically, they protect our deepest desires, our dreams — our very essence. Since earliest times, sacred vessels have been integral parts of spiritual ceremonies and rituals — holding purified oils, scented herbs,